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Emerald
Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.

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The Santa Terezinha De Goias Emerald Deposit
The author has uncovered many ancient references to the simulation or enhancement of gemstones.
Emeralds of the Panjshir Valley, Afghanistan
With the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, villagers in the Panjshir Valley are turning their attention to the emerald riches of the nearby Hindu Kush Mountains.

Emeralds from the Fazenda Bonfim Region, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
In 2006, emeralds were discovered in the Fazenda Bonfim region of northeastern Brazil.
The Gujar Killi Emerald Deposit, Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan
Over the last decade, Pakistan has developed into an important source for many gem materials. A number of localities have been identified for emeralds in particular.









