Ethiopian Emerald, 4.87 ct (Specimen)
$300.00
Our Ethiopian emeralds are from the recently discovered mine deposit in Shakiso, Southern Ethiopia. We source rough emeralds for jewelry companies and collectors. This piece is a unique cross-sectional slice of a hexagonal crystal formation with another crystal growth tube running through the centre. This unique crystal has been polished to bring out its natural beauty.
External reference: GIA: A New Discovery of Emeralds from Ethiopia, 2017.
| Lot ID | EM-ET-S-02 |
|---|---|
| Gem type | Emerald |
| State | Faceted |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Weight | 4.87 ct |
| Shape(s) | Hexagonal crystal |
| Length / width / depth | 12.55 mm / 10.57 mm / 3.70 mm |
| Clarity | Moderately included |
| Colour | Light green |
| Enhancement | No treatment |
| Origin | Shakiso, Ethiopia |
| References | GIA: A New Discovery of Emeralds from Ethiopia, 2017 |
DEPOSIT CHARACTERISTICS
1. Geology of the emerald deposit is closely related to the near-by Kenticha tantalum mine, close to the dealing town of Shakiso;
2. This deposit is located at the southern rim of the Adola belt, which is dominated by pegmatites, metamorphic successions, high-grade schists and gneisses (feldspar, quartz, and mica);
3. The Kenticha field is penetrated by N/S striking pegmatites that are dated to be c. 500 million years old;
4. The emerald discovery was an unexpected find by a local couple looking for tantalum where they saw green gems in their washing pans;
5. Rough emeralds yielded come in a large range of quality, colour and clarity; and
6. See our analysis section for more information.
EMERALD DEPOSIT LOCATION
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