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The following is a genuine conversation the author had with ChatGPT in May 2025. It provides a cautionary tale regarding the application of artifical intelligence without proper fact checking.

Although many emerald deposits also produce alexandrite, particularly those formed in association with mica-rich schist, it is rare that both gems are found in such a close association that they can be fashioned into a single stone. This article details the examination of one such piece, reportedly originating from a deposit in Malysheva, Russia.

Welcome to the world of green fire — a curated list of the most important reference books and papers on emeralds from around the world, including Colombia, Russia, Zambia, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and more.