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Astrobouncer
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:09 pm Reply with quoteBack to top

Looks like an interesting story. I had read bits about that Emerald before on mindat forums, but it will be nice to hear the full story that National Geographic found out.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:21 pm Reply with quoteBack to top

Here's a video about it from NG website.

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/national-geographic-channel/shows/explorer-1/ngc-the-bahia-emerald-story.html

Also check out this emerald!!!

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/canada/120118/world-s-largest-emerald-auction-kelowna

Here's video about this same emerald, it's being auctioned off as I type this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rzbl4_emeFg

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:31 pm Reply with quoteBack to top

It comes on at 8 tonight.

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:26 pm Reply with quoteBack to top

BTW, that emerald is barely gem quality. And the guy selling it is a fraud. It was dyed in India and comes from Brazil rough. The cut isn't even that good on it.

http://www.mindat.org/mesg-6-249633.html

http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/01/29/worlds-largest-emerald-owner-regan-reaney-arrested-on-ontario-fraud-charges/

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:49 pm Reply with quoteBack to top

Some more info from mindat on that 25 lb emerald. It was originally on ebay for 10 grand and didnt sell.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270881937223?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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