Colombian Emerald Mines 2004 - Photo Set 7

Faceting emeralds, polishing wheel.
Faceting emeralds, polishing wheel.		 Selecting crystals in Bogota.
Selecting crystals in Bogota.
Electric current is 220V in Columbia. Water is always present in the mine shafts. Poor cable connections and wire damage make for a dangerous mix.
Electric current is 220V in Columbia. Water is always present in the mine shafts. Poor cable connections and wire damage make for a dangerous mix.		 Numerous water veins within the mine shafts cause frequent cave-ins.
Numerous water veins within the mine shafts cause frequent cave-ins.

Pictures by Jorge Adeler
For more information  Contact Us.

< READ FULL STORY