Emeralds

[starsplitter]

I'd like to correspond with anyone who has done emerald prospecting/mining, especially in Latin America. Thanks.

[Eu_citzen]

I haven't personally prospected for Emeralds, a little so so familiar with their geology, but post your questions here and someone can hopefully answer.

[starsplitter]

Perhaps to begin, I'd like to find a recommended book on the subject.

[Eu_citzen]

There are not to many books on gem prospecting. The only one I know of that is dedicated to gem prospecting is:
"Prospecting for gemstones and minerals" By John Sinkakas I believe.

I'll have to check how well emeralds are covered there.

[starsplitter]

Thanks! Will do and happy holidays.

[Red_desert]

I'd like to correspond with anyone who has done emerald prospecting/mining, especially in Latin America. Thanks.

Brazil, Brazil, and Brazil.
http://www.nuggetshooter.ipbhost.com...c=4453&st=3640

In the thread above, you'll find a partial mineral list, within 200 miles of Nuggetshooter's Brazilian mod, includes diamonds & emeralds.
Agua Sulfurosa=sulphurous water
Ametista=amethyst
Amianto/Talco=Asbestos / Talc
Amianto=asbestos
Apatita= apatite
Areia= sand
Argila=clay
Barita=baryta
Bauxita= bauxite
Berilo=beryl
Brita=Brita
Calcario=limestone
Chumbo= lead
Cianita=kyanite
Cobre=copper
Cromo= chrome
Diamante=diamond
Dolomitico=Dolomiti
Dolomito=dolomite
Esmeralda=emerald
Ferro=iron
Grafita=graphite
Granada= grenade
Granito=granite
Manganes=manganese
Marmore Omam=marble Omama
Mica/Turmalina=Mica / Tourmaline
Mica=mica
Muscovita= muscovite
Muscovita=muscovite
Niquel=nickel
Ouro=gold
Rutilo= rutile
Sienito=syenite
Talco/Amianto=Talc / Asbestos
Titanio=Titanium
Titanita=titanite
Vanadio= vanadium
Vermiculita=vermiculite