Zambia yields 6225-carat emerald find

by eyetee | March 1, 2010 12:00 am

SB_gemfields — This 6225-carat rough emerald discovered in Zambia by Gemfields is expected to yield several significantly sized cut gems.

A 6225-carat rough emerald has been unearthed at Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia.

Discovered in early February, the emerald has been named ‘Insofu’ (the local word for ‘elephant’) in honour of the World Land Trust’s Wild Lands Elephant Corridor Project, of which Gemfields is a participant.

The company says its experts are examining the emerald to determine its value and significance.

“This is a unique find,” said Gemfields chief executive officer (CEO) Ian Harebottle. “The Insofu displays wonderful colour and good translucency. Its sheer size, rich colour, and fine protective biotite shell make it difficult to see deep into the gem. However, all indications suggest the core of the emerald is competent and should yield a number of cut gems of significant size.”

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