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RIWhy is this rough Zambian emerald graded C & not B by @gemfields please switch the sound on for the answer. Cleaning, sorting, grading is how a miner/mining company can enhance the value of their production. Cleaning means removing the fragments of the host rock (biotite schist in this case), which are the dark bits we see still stuck to the surface of the emerald. This is all carefully done by hand so the emerald is not damaged. The meticulous manner in which this rough emerald has been cleaned by the Kagem team enables the buyers to see inside the rough stone. This is important as they need to assess what is the final yield they will get after cutting. What could be the possible color, clarity, crystal quality, weight of the final piece or pieces? The better they are able to answer these questions, the more comfortable & confident they will be with their bid.
But this is not all. There are a few other factors. Stay tuned to find out.
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