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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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Emerald buyers outside the gate at La Paz mine

Colombian independent miners

Sawing and cutting of a 700 ct piece of rough emerald

Colombian emerald crystals

A Colombian independent miner

Miners at the La Playa market

Use of elevators and carts at the La Pita mine

Pushing carts of ore through the tunnels at Los Españoles

An MTC employee from the local community

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