A aquamarine stone is a captivating gemstone known for its fascinating blue colour, making it an appreciated choice for gem collectors and jewellery enthusiasts alike. In addition, aquamarine is a popular gemstone used in jewellery and is also the stone of the month for March. Like Aquamarine, Emerald, Heliodorus and […]
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Pindobaçu (BA) is known as the capital of emeralds
The hinterland of Bahia is a region full of cultural and material treasures, with several towns known for their mining and jewellery. Like other municipalities, Pindobaçu is also famous for its emerald mining, but it is also an excellent tourist spot. Known as the emerald capital of the world, the […]
Emerald Stone – Characteristics, Varieties and Quality
Emerald is actually a variation of green beryl, the colour of which appears due to an excess of chromium. Like emerald, Aquamarine, Heliodorus and Morganite are a variation of beryl (mineral species) with the formula Be3Al2(Si6O18). Hardness of 7.5 – 8 mohs. The emerald crystallises in the hexagonal system and […]
Emeralds and archaeology in the soil of northeastern Brazil
The subsoil of the northeastern hinterland holds many treasures. Among them are emeralds, taken from mines that are up to 150 metres deep. There are also natural caves, where researchers have found fossils of prehistoric animals and traces of Brazil’s ancient inhabitants. The underground labyrinths of the sertões stretch for […]
Emerald hunters in the Chapada Diamantina
The town of Campo Formoso in the Chapada Diamantina is known for its caves and emerald trade. The municipality of Campo Formoso, an age known for the production of emeralds, 414 kilometers from Salvador, also hosts the Precious Stones and Handicrafts Fair. The Chapada Diamantina in Bahia and has in […]
Caves of the Municipality of Campo Formoso in Bahia
The town of Campo Formoso in Bahia is known for its caves and emerald trade. Campo Formoso is located in the Chapada Diamantina and has in its territory many caves with various types of interior formation. In addition to the largest cave, in extension, in the Southern Hemisphere: Toca da […]