As the march birthstone, Aquamarine is mined primarily in Brazil, Nigeria and Zambia. In South Africa, aquamarines are mined by hand. But the mining processure is different in different countries.
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How is aquamarine mined
2010-10-06 13:36:11
Aquamarine is the traditional birthstones for March. It is also the accepted anniversary gemstone for the 19th year of marriage.
Beautifully sparkling aquamarine has the color that resembles the ocean waters. From the name it is commonly misunderstood to be originated from the sea. No. It is an earthly gem found in rocks.
Compressor, jack hammer, ladders, shovels etc are some of the tools that used in mining aquamarine gems. Bulldozers are also used to assist the process of mining the these gems to make the rocks those contain the aquamarine roughs to split open, fires are set beside giant boulders. Hammers, chisels, picks and axes aquamarine is gathered as crystals breaking the rocks.
EIA-environmental Impact Assessment is the next step. Using Geomorphology, a highly advanced technical process, the land form is defined by gently moving the surface and raising it above the sea level. This process diminishes the depth and facilitates the mining process. Moreover, even after exhausting, the mines are not left barren. A 2m to 4m thick soil layer is placed over the filled and closed mine pits. So grass and trees can always be grown on that surface and the area gets its natural look back. After the gemstones are freed from the rock they are cleaned and washed with water.
This precious gemstone mined is a harmless and environmental friendly simple process.
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