Editor’s Note
This article highlights the perilous conditions surrounding Colombia’s lucrative emerald mining industry, where the pursuit of valuable gems is fraught with danger from both the natural environment and criminal activity.
According to astrological significance, the emerald gemstone is a precious and valuable stone. It is found in many countries around the world, but the most expensive emerald is found in Colombia. There are several mines for it in the hilly areas of Muzo City, Colombia, where people even risk their lives in search of it. This is because these mines are located amidst dense forests, teeming with wild and poisonous creatures. Additionally, several gangs are active here, making the murder of emerald seekers a common occurrence.
– It should be noted that emeralds are found in coal mines and are not easily obtained. For this, coal must be meticulously sifted through.
– This mine in Muzo City, Colombia, is located in a hilly area filled with dense forests, where outsiders cannot easily reach.
– This place is also filled with snakes, scorpions, and various other poisonous creatures, but the local people do not worry about it.
– Emeralds have been extracted here for many years, and this work is done by the local people here. Now, several gangs have also become active here, keeping an eye on those searching for emeralds.
– In most cases, either emeralds are bought from these people at a low price, or murders occur in gang wars.
– In addition, people often die due to coal mine collapses or exposure to poisonous gases.
– The emerald gemstones extracted from here are worth millions of rupees in the market. Despite this, the condition of the people living here is deplorable. Many families do not even get two meals a day.
– Emerald is green in color due to elements like chromium and vanadium. Emerald is extracted from coal mines.
– After being obtained from the mine, the emerald gemstone is polished with oiling to remove cracks that appear on its surface.
– The quality of an emerald gemstone is determined by 4 criteria: color, shape, clarity, and carat, i.e., weight.
– Wearing an emerald yields many positive results. Its influence can improve mental disorders to some extent.
– People whose birth charts have a weak Mercury can wear emerald to increase mental and intellectual capacity.
– In addition, people who stutter or stammer while speaking are also advised to wear emerald.