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Emerald dealing in Afghanistan.

Authors :
Lucas, Andrew
Tao Hsu
Source :
Gems & Gemology. Spring2017, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p127-128. 2p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article presents views of Arthur Groom of Eternity Emerald, on dealing of Emerald in Afghanistan. It mentions spreading out the stones helps the buyer see the appearance of individual stones. It also mentions use of old Soviet ammunition from to blast the emerald-bearing rocks due to the shortage of mining dynamite in Afghanistan and larger stones are broken during the blasting in emerald mining.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0016626X
Volume :
53
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Gems & Gemology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
123166331