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They are found in underground mines. Emeralds are hard to find and the miners have a tough and dangerous job.
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What is the value of star emeralds?
the value of stars + the value of emeralds = the value of star emeralds
What are emerald made out of?
Emeralds are green beryl.There is also Heliodor, yellow beryl, Aquamarine, beryl of varying bue-green hues and intensities, and Morganite a pink beryl. which also varies in intensity and color. Brazilian emerals have been historically the most prized for color. The other beryls a re usually of good clarity, but almost every Emerald has a bit of what they call a " garden ". Small dendrite-like inclusions. These are all found in hexagonal prisms when mined. Any alluvial stones are generally small bits washed down from mined areas. Africa, specifically Namibia, also has emeralds, as do many other places in the world, but I believe they are all in the Southern hemisphere.
How do emeralds form?
Most emeralds, including the finest in the world, are mined in Colombia. Emeralds are also found in India, South Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Zambia, and North Carolina.
Where is slate mined?
it is mined in Spain
What color are emeralds?
green
Where can you find an Emerald?
The best emeralds are mined in columbia.
Are emeralds mined in Australia?
Yes. Emeralds have been commercially mined in the New England region of northern New South Wales, at Emmaville and Torrington, and in Western Australia near the Poona district. Fossicking for emeralds is still done in central Queensland.
What valuable mineral is mined at Barrow island off WA coast?
Emeralds :)
In which South American country are coffee emeralds and gold located?
Colombia is the South American country in which coffee is grown and emeralds and gold are mined.
In what South American country have emeralds been mined over 400 years?
Colombia
The world's highest quality emeralds are mined near Bogota in which South American country?
Colombia
What gemstones mined in Jordan?
shown some rubies and emeralds and even King Solomon's stone ....
In what south American country have emeralds been mined for more than 400 years?
Columbia, which is in South America, is the place where most emeralds are found today. Historically, emeralds have also been found in Africa, India, and Italy.
Can emeralds be found in oceans?
I'd say it's possible, maybe even probable as the ocean is the hardest place on earth to explore. Emeralds are more commonly mined in caves in Egypt and Pakistan.
Emerald mines in Zambia?
Emeralds discovered in the late 1940's and mined commercially in the 1950's and is now one of the worlds leading producers. 15 to 20% of the worlds Emeralds come from the Kafubu mine in Zambia
What is the name of the precious stone found in Columbia?
Columbia is known for its emeralds, which are mined and produced for the global markets and Columbia accounts for about 70% - 90% of the worlds market.
How are gemstones named?
Some are named by where they are mined like Tanzanite is found in Tanzania and the Burma Ruby is Found in Burma. Some are names by who first discovered them.
