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  2. Cave of the Crystals - Wikipedia

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    Selenite "sword", 22.6 by 2.6 by 1.6 centimetres (8.90 in × 1.02 in × 0.63 in). A small version of the giant crystals, likely found in a natural cavity in the mine. A scientific team coordinated by Paolo Forti, specialist of cave minerals and crystallographer at the University of Bologna (Italy), explored the cave in detail in 2006.

  3. Yogo sapphire - Wikipedia

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    An uncut/rough yellow sapphire found at the Spokane Sapphire Mine near Helena, Montana "Yogo sapphire" is the preferred term for gems found in the Yogo Gulch, whereas "Montana sapphire" generally refers to gems found in other Montana locations. [18] More gem-quality sapphires are produced in Montana than anywhere else in North America. [18]

  4. List of largest rough diamonds - Wikipedia

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    This is a partial list of the largest non-synthetic diamonds with a rough stone (uncut) weight of over 200 carats (40 grams). [1] The list is not intended to be complete—e.g., the Cullinan (formerly Premier) mine alone has produced 135 diamonds larger than 200 carats since mining commenced.

  5. Jet (gemstone) - Wikipedia

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    Jet is found in two forms, hard and soft. [5] Hard jet is the result of carbon compression and salt water; soft jet may be the result of carbon compression and fresh water. [ 5 ] Despite the name they both occupy the same area of the Mohs scale with the difference being that soft jet is more likely to crack when exposed to changes in temperature.

  6. Mexican amber - Wikipedia

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    Some amber sites in Mexico. Mexican amber is mainly recovered from fossil bearing rocks in the Simojovel region of Chiapas, Mexico. It is one of the main minerals recovered in the state of Chiapas, much of which is from 15 to 23 million years old, with quality comparable to that found in the Dominican Republic. Chiapan amber has a number of ...

  7. Tanzanite - Wikipedia

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    Tanzanite is only found in Simanjiro District of Manyara Region in Tanzania, in a very small mining area approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) long and 2 km (1.2 mi) wide [4] near the Mererani Hills. [ 5 ] Tanzanite is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism , appearing alternately blue, violet and burgundy depending on crystal orientation. [ 6 ]

  8. Sealed cave hiding centuries-old remains of humans and sea ...

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    The remains of sharks, sea turtles, dogs and frogs were found inside. Sealed cave hiding centuries-old remains of humans and sea creatures found in Mexico Skip to main content

  9. Beryl - Wikipedia

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    While gem beryls are ordinarily found in pegmatites and certain metamorphic stones, red beryl occurs in topaz-bearing rhyolites. [53] It is formed by crystallizing under low pressure and high temperature from a pneumatolytic phase along fractures or within near-surface miarolitic cavities of the rhyolite.