Rare emerald found in the Urals

the Emerald weighing half a kilo was found in the Kirov mine in the Urals. The value of the rare stone is estimated in 55 thousand dollars. Color, as noted on the part of the state Corporation “rostec”, he belongs to the first category, and grade — to the second.

Working stope found a precious stone at a depth of 260 meters. They will receive awards after the sale of stone, according to RIA Novosti.

Found on the Mariinsky mine emeralds repeatedly became the “hallmark” of the Sverdlovsk region. In 2015, there was found the emerald, “Governor” weighing more than a kilogram. Gokhran recognized precious stone is unique. The largest over the past 30 years the emerald workers of the enterprise found in may 2019. His weight was 1.6 kg.

For 2019 it was found at the Kirov mine was found three high-quality stone weighing 80, 175 and 264 grams. The cost is estimated at 8.8, 19.3 and 29.1 thousand dollars, respectively.

the Mariinsky mine created on the base of the Malyshevskoe emerald-beryllium Deposit. Annually produce 150 kilograms of emeralds, 15 kilograms of alexandrite and more than 5 tons of beryls.