Giant, green emerald found in Zambia mine

Giant, green emerald found in Zambia mine

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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An uncut emerald with remarkable clarity and a golden-green hue was discovered in Kagum, Zambia, at the world's largest emerald mine. Gemfield released a statement highlighting the emerald's unique features. The discovery was made by a geologist and a veteran emerald miner on October 2nd. The emerald will be cut into several pieces and auctioned in Singapore this month.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the world's largest emerald mine located?

Zambia

India

Brazil

Colombia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature did Gemfield highlight about the emerald?

Its size

Its clarity and hue

Its origin

Its weight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who discovered the uncut emerald in the open pit mine?

A local villager

A gemstone collector

A geologist and a veteran emerald miner

A tourist

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the emerald discovered?

October 1st

October 2nd

October 3rd

October 4th

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where will the pieces of the large emerald be auctioned?

Dubai

Singapore

New York

London