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Gemstones

January 1, 2006

During 2005, the estimated value of natural gemstones produced from US deposits was $13.9 million. Production included agates, amber, beryl, coral, garnet, jade, jasper, opal, pearl, quartz, sapphire, shell, topaz, tourmaline, and torquoise among others. For the year, the US gemstone trade with all countries and territories exceeded $26 billion. There are indication that there may be continued growth in the US diamond and jewelry markets in 2006.

Publication Year 2006
Title Gemstones
Authors D.W. Olson
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Mining Engineering
Index ID 70030271
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse