The origin of emeralds

Emerald mainly occurs in pegmatite, gas-producing hydrothermal, hydrothermal and placer deposits. Emeralds are produced in Madagascar, Brazil, Afghanistan, the United States and other countries. Beryl is mainly produced in granite pegmatite, but it is also found in sandstone and mica schist, and often coexists with tin and tungsten. The main minerals are Austria, Germany and Ireland in Europe. Madagascar in Africa, Urals in Asia and northwest China. Emerald is the main mineral raw material for smelting beryllium, and precious stones, such as emerald and aquamarine, are beautiful in color.

The most famous emeralds are produced in Colombia, South America, and exist in limestone basement. In addition, Brazil, South Africa, Urals and the United States also produce it. A huge emerald crystal of 5.5m× 1.2m and weighing nearly 18t was discovered in New England, USA. Emerald, as a mineral, is mainly used to extract beryllium. In ancient Europe, transparent beryl was made into a ball for divination, and later it was changed into a ball made of crystal. Emerald with good appearance is a precious gem, which is used as an ornament.