"Diamond" rush is a bust, leaving many with lots of quartz, and shattered dreams
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The shiny stones coming from the dirt are quartz crystals, not diamonds."A lot of people here are convinced these are diamonds, no matter what you say," Patta told Nkonyeni."And of course, they are disappointed," she said. "Okay, so then again, if it's not a diamond I have to leave this place," said a dejected Maphumulo.
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