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Colombia
is the most famous source for emeralds. The most famous deposit in Colombia is the Muzo Mine, northwest of Bogota. It yields fine quality emeralds of deep green color. On the north east of Bogota is another deposit in the Chivor mine.
Where is emerald most commonly found?
Less common even than diamonds, Emeralds are mainly found in
Colombia, Brazil, and Zambia
. Colombian ones are considered to be especially high quality and have a distinctive deep, clear green shade.
Where can emeralds be found in nature?
The principal Emerald deposits are currently mined in
Colombia, Brazil, and Zambia
. Emeralds are mined throughout the world (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Australia, United States) but these are the three major sources.
How do you find an emerald?
The first is by digging them up out of the ground. Emerald ore is found only in extreme hills biomes, and it’s pretty rare so good luck with that. The second is by finding them
in chests
– emeralds are a common reward in ruins, igloos, villages, shipwrecks, jungle and desert temples, End cities, and more.
Where can I find a good emerald stone?
Examine the gem under magnification, ideally
through a 10x triple-lens jeweler’s loupe
. Hold it so light strikes it at an oblique angle, in one narrow beam if possible. If you see tiny flaws or irregular patterns within the stone, it is likely a real gem — although not necessarily an emerald.
Why are Zambian emeralds so cheap?
Zambian emeralds are competitively priced
Even though Zambian emeralds are highly desirable because of their clarity and unique colour, they remain a lot more affordable than Colombian stones. The main reason for their generally
lower price lies in the history of emerald mining in both countries
.
Why are raw emeralds so cheap?
Rough, uncut emeralds are worth less than their faceted counterparts, for a few reasons: Emerald rough from Muzo Mine, Colombia.
Labor
! A bad gem cutter can turn an expensive emerald rough into a cheap emerald.
What color emerald is most expensive?
The
deep green
gems are the most prized and expensive emeralds. The lovely variety of color is due to the exact amount of trace elements, Chromium, Vanadium and Iron, in the stone.
What rock is emerald found in?
Most emeralds form in
contact metamorphic rocks
—that is, the narrow, baked zone where a hot magma (lava) comes into contact with sedimentary rocks such as limestone or shale. Many emeralds come from contact metamorphosed black shale beds.
How much does emerald Cost?
Emeralds can range from
less than $1 a carat to $100,000 a carat
. Any gem has a wide range of quality, from opaque and only suitable for carving to transparent, well-colored and making auction houses grin.
Are emeralds rarer than diamonds?
Rarity is the key factor to pricing any gem. Basic quality differences aside,
emeralds are much rarer than diamonds
. Diamonds alone account for half of the entire precious gem industry. This includes emeralds, sapphire, rubies, topaz, tourmalines, moonstones, sunstones, and any other gemstone imaginable.
What Colours are emeralds?
The most desirable emerald colors are
bluish green to pure green
, with vivid color saturation and tone that’s not too dark. The most-prized emeralds are highly transparent. Their color is evenly distributed, with no eye-visible color zoning.
What states can you find emeralds?
Emerald Hollow Mine (Hiddenite,
North Carolina
)
Tucked in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains in western North Carolina, Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the United States that’s open to the public.
How much is a 1 carat emerald worth?
1 carat of low-grade emerald can cost as little as $200, while 1 carat of a high-quality gem can fetch
up to $18,000
. Synthetic emeralds are much cheaper, with even the highest quality costing around $350 for 1 carat.
How do you tell if it’s a real emerald?
A genuine emerald does not sparkle with fire
, as do gemstones such as diamonds, moissanite or peridot. If you hold up an emerald to a source of light, it will shine but with a dull fire. There will be no rainbow flashes emitting from the stone. If the stone does sparkle and have intense fire, it is likely a fake.
Do emeralds scratch easily?
Contrary to popular belief,
emeralds are very resistant to scratches
. A direct measure of this is the Mohs Hardness Scale. Any mineral on the scale can be scratched by a mineral the same rank or above it, but cannot be scratched by anything below it.
