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  Emerald
Emeralds for commercial use are usually treated with oil and the most valuable Emeralds are usually translucent to transparent.
Emeralds have their own cut and can be cleaved according to their crystal structure.
Emeralds are also found in eluvia and alluvial deposits as well due to their hardness and gravity characteristics.
www.gemstoneeducation.com /Emerald.htm   (506 words)

  
 Glossary of Jewelry Related Terms: Amethyst Jewelry A
Albite: A common white feldspar composed of a silicate of alumina and soda.
It is a common constituent of granite and of various igneous rocks.
Alumina is the base of aluminous salts, a constituent of feldspars, micas, etc., and the characterizing ingredient of common clay, in which it exists as an impure silicate with water, resulting from the erosion of other aluminous minerals.
www.zulumoon.com /glossary/A-glossary.htm   (2283 words)

  
 Boston Common - City of Boston
The Boston Common is known to be one of the oldest public parks in the country.
Today, Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston's neighborhoods.
British troops camped on Boston Common prior to the Revolution and left from here to face colonial resistance at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775.
www.cityofboston.gov /freedomtrail/bostoncommon.asp   (129 words)

  
 Identification and Husbandry of Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boas by Stan Chiras
Not all emeralds will use the space available to them, but most of them are seen cruising around their cages periodically, and they frequently change resting limbs for no apparent reason.
In contrast is the emerald which is raised in a relatively small enclosure, with one limb and nothing to stimulate it's instinct to roam and to hunt.
An emerald tree boa's idea of hunting is to hang down a foot or so from it's resting position and wait for something to come along (reminds one of the vulture poster which says: "Patience my butt, I'm gonna kill something!").
www.kingsnake.com /emeralds   (6446 words)

  
  Invasion Biology Introduced Species Summary Project - Columbia University
When the emerald color wings are open, the top of the abdomen, which is a metallic copper-red, is visible.
Reason(s) Why it has Become Established: The main reason for the establishment of the Emerald Ash Borer in southeastern Michigan apears to be the prevalence of ash trees in that locale, and a lack of natural preditors.
Threat(s): The Emerald Ash Borer poses a significant threat to the population of ash trees in Southeastern Michigan and the surrounding region.
www.columbia.edu /itc/cerc/danoff-burg/invasion_bio/inv_spp_summ/Agrilus_plannipennis.html   (1424 words)

  
 Dave's Down To Earth Rock Shop Emerald!!!
Emerald crystallizes in the structure of prismatic crystals, sometimes vertically striated and terminated by small pyramid-like faces, as well as hexagonal, and hexagonal prisms.
Emeralds were sacred to the Great Goddess, symbolizing her green-clad earth in spring festivals.
Emerald remained the stone of Venus, or Aphrodite, to be worn on her holy day, Friday.
www.davesdowntoearthrockshop.com /emerald.htm   (1115 words)

  
 Corallus.com: Corallus caninus: Natural History
It, along with the Cropan's boa, is the closest representative to the common ancestor of the tree boas.
Emerald tree boas were traditionally thought to feed exclusively on birds.
Schulte 1988 believed that emerald tree boas in Peru were often killed by humans because of fear created by the presence of Bothriopsis bilineata smaragdinus (palm viper) in the same region.
www.corallus.com /caninus/nathis.html   (2878 words)

  
 Emerald Tree Boa - Part 2 Natural History
Emerald tree boas are well known amongst herpetologists and reptile enthusiasts for their remarkable similarity to the green tree python (Morelia viridis) of Indonesia and northern Australia.
The hemipenis in the emerald tree boa extend to the 9th subcaudal scale and is not deeply forked(1).
Schulte(2) believed that emerald tree boas in Peru were often killed by humans because of fear created by the presence of Bothriopsis bilineata smaragdinus (palm viper) in the same region.
www.centralpets.com /php/search/storiesdisplay.php?Story=324   (2848 words)

  
 The Emerald Sanctuary
The Emerald Sanctuary is a collection of literature and art from regulars on the IRC network irc.warped.net.
The Emerald Sanctuary is a showcase for that talent which is often overlooked.
The Emerald Sanctuary could not be made possible without the warped.net regulars who submitted material, and I would especially like to thank buttons and Cabezon for providing the support necessary to make sure that I finished this project initially, and making sure that I stick to it.
www.emeraldsanctuary.com   (201 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Emerald (Common Reader Editions): Books: Elisabeth Luard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
As a baby, Emerald is shuffled off into the care of the duke's former mistress, Iona Fergusson, and her husband, Freddie.
Emerald's story is beautifully told, engrossing, and on occasion heartwrenchingly sad.
Although Wallis believes her dead (in a freak storm), Emerald lives her life trying to find out who she really is. She is manipulated by the adults around her, adn runs away to become a model in Paris.
www.amazon.com /Emerald-Common-Reader-Editions-Elisabeth/dp/1888173629   (1399 words)

  
 Aurora Songblade
To the eye of outsiders, the differences between the groups are mostly cosmetic, but most elves maintain that there are important cultural differences between the various groups.
Emerald (wood) elves are considered to be wild, temperamental, and savage.
Emerald elves generally are stronger and bigger than their civilized cousins and dislike the hustle and bustle of the big cities, preferring the quiet atmosphere of their forests.
members.cox.net /theosyn/aurora/elf.htm   (1348 words)

  
 Slater Museum :: Washington Odonata
Common in E lowlands, rarely in mountains to 6500', local W. Ponds, often temporary, with dense marsh vegetation.
Common throughout E lowlands and to 4300' in mountains; few records W but may not be established populations.
Common throughout W lowlands and local on S edge of state on E side of Cascades and to 2300' on lower slopes of Blue Mountains.
www.ups.edu /x7041.xml   (1660 words)

  
 Zoysia Variety Trial 1998
Emerald, Z 18 and Matrella had the same texture and were finer than the remainder of the cultivars.
Cultivars such as FJM 21 and Common increased from 7.3 and 8.1 in fall to 8.8 and 9.0 in spring, respectively.
Matrella went from 8.3 to 8.7 to 9.0, while Emerald went from 8.5 to 8.8 and 9.0 during the fall to spring to summer periods.
virtual.clemson.edu /groups/turfornamental/tmi/breedman/zoysiatxt.htm   (1042 words)

  
 DeGwyn Gems - Emerald
In ancient times, Emerald was associated with the goddess Venus and endowed with the power to show faithfulness in one's partner.
Emerald can be defined as opaque, translucent or transparent Beryl with medium to dark tones of green in color.
Emerald of high quality is characterized by an intense green color with undertones of yellow or blue.
www.degwyn.com /Emerald.htm   (658 words)

  
 EXPERIENCE WITH EMERALD TO DATE
EMERALD (Event Monitoring Enabling Responses to Anomalous Live Disturbances) [6, 8, 9] is an environment for anomaly and misuse detection and subsequent analysis of the behavior of systems and networks.
Under the EMERALD framework, a layered analysis hierarchy may be formed to support the recognition of more global threats to interdomain connectivity, including coordinated attempts to infiltrate or destroy connectivity across an enterprise.
EMERALD is very much in line with these efforts, and compatibility is not expected to be a problem.
www.csl.sri.com /neumann/det99.html   (4057 words)

  
 The Eclectic Lapidary - Emerald Treatments
Emerald Treatment consists of numerous types of fillers, impregnations and dyes, the purpose of which is to make the "Jardin," (A French word "garden" used to describe the lovely inclusions one encounters in an Emerald) more pleasing to the eye.
Crystals from Columbia and Scandium Emerald from Australia were irradiated both in natural crystals, and after a bleaching to white by heating to destroy the color centers.
The Emerald holds up to the lasering, but shatters in the heated acid bath after, that is used to clean up the fl trails.
www.bovagems.com /eclectic/HTML/19990201_EMER9902.html   (1599 words)

  
 care   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Emerald is harder than quartz or tourmaline and resists most scratching and wear.
Also, small microscopic fissures are common to emerald due to their crystal nature and current mining methods.
Clean your emerald jewelery by using room temperature running water and a soft toothbrush: brush repeatedly on the underside of the emerald (and diamonds) to remove accumulations of dirt and grease.
www.emeraldmine.com /care.htm   (409 words)

  
 Boas - EMERALD TREE BOAS?????????
Emerald tree boas are hard to find in winnipeg so If I found one I would have to snatch it up granted if I know what I need to about them.
I have two emeralds, one green tree python, one ball and one red tail.
Since they are pretty secure escapes are not common, they don’t have screen lids so humidity is controlled where how many and how large the ventalation, they retain heat well, and they are not perfecly clear so the snake tends to feel very secure in them.
www.repticzone.com /forums/Boas/messages/224442.html   (2794 words)

  
 Picture page about Common Emerald Hemithea aestivaria
The only species that does look like it is the Sussex Emerald, which has two points on each hindwing, where the Common Emerald has just one.
The body of the Sussex Emerald is entirely green.
A very common species on the continent, but rare or lacking in most of Scandinavia and other northern parts.
www.gardensafari.net /english/picpages/hemithea_aestivaria.htm   (308 words)

  
 Birding Trip Report Kerala by Erik Hirschfeld
Singles Mamallapuram, Emerald island and Kovallam (in a hole in a palm at the far end of the swimming pool at Samudra).
Common at the first main village c 40 min northeast of Talayar.
Common on grassy hills at Gavi, i e same habitat as alleged Grassbirds.
www.birdskerala.com /html/hirsf.htm   (1318 words)

  
 Conifer Defoliating Insects of British Columbia : Common Emerald (Hemithea aestivaria)
Entomology > Defoliators of BC > Loopers > Common Emerald
Hosts: The principal coniferous hosts of the common emerald include ornamental eastern white-cedar and larch; other hosts include numerous shrub and hardwood species.
Damage: The common emerald is a relatively uncommon, innocuous solitary defoliator.
www.pfc.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca /entomology/defoliators/loopers/emerald_e.html   (162 words)

  
 Emerald Shiner
Other common names include: Buckery Shiner, Common Emerald Shiner, Lake Shiner, Lake Silver Side, Plains Shiner, River Emerald Shiner, Shiner
Plains Shiner (Notropis percobromus) was recently incorporated into the Emerald Shiner species designation.
A small, hardy minnow of larger bodies of water.
www.rook.org /earl/bwca/nature/fish/notropisath.html   (228 words)

  
 FAQ about emeralds, from Esmerald.com, a wide anwsers for emerald owners and dealers, wholesales and cutters
The typical color is beautiful, distinctive hue known, in fact, as emerald green is due to traces of chromium in the crystal structure.
The best way to differentiate emerald specimens from these three origins is by carefully examining the individual characteristics of the crystals and the matrix.
Emerald is the zodiacal gem for those born under the sign of Cancer.
www.esmerald.com /faq.html   (1829 words)

  
 Emerald Catfish | Brochis splendens
The Emerald catfish likes to shoal, so keep it in groups of 3 or more fish.
The Emerald Catfish usually spawns in groups consisting of one female and several females.
R: The Emerald Catfish is hardy, but good water conditions are needed if its metallic green or blue color is to develop.
fish.mongabay.com /species/Brochis_splendens.html   (480 words)

  
 Triple Net Properties :: Triple Net Properties Sells Emerald Plaza
Emerald Plaza was originally purchased in July 2004 for $96,100,000 and is the largest full-cycle securitized tenant in common transaction to date.
Emerald Plaza is a 355,000-square-foot, Class A trophy office tower located in downtown San Diego, California.
Emerald plaza is an architecturally unique landmark building with hexagon shapes topped with emerald green neon lighting.
sev.prnewswire.com /real-estate/20051114/LAM14914112005-1.html   (375 words)

  
 Bonaire / Birdwatching
Bonaire is home to five different species of herons, and they are among the most common wading birds on the island.
Bonaire is also home to several birds of prey, the most common of which is the osprey (Pandion haliaetus).
The male common emerald hummingbird (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) is such a deep green that it can sometimes appear fl.
www.geographia.com /bonaire/bonbrd01.htm   (1583 words)

  
 Emerald Shiner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
IDENTIFICATION: Emerald shiners are small, slender fish with a terminal mouth and rounded snout.
The back is silvery while the sides are emerald to silvery blue from behind the gill covers to the base of the tail.
ADULT SIZE: The average emerald shiner is 2 to 3.5 inches with a maximum size of 4 inches.
www.dnr.state.oh.us /wildlife/Fishing/aquanotes-fishid/eshiner.htm   (192 words)

  
 Emerald Earth - The Dirt 2007
Thanks to our very motivated and skilled spring work trader MJ, we also have a beautiful and functional new entry to the common house complete with real stairs (instead of a ladder) to the kid’s loft, and enough cubbies for all the summer residents.
She is working towards her teaching credential while continuing to teach at the adult school and to run the Boonville Teen Center; she will also soon be teaching gardening at the elementary school.
She has officially transitioned to an off-site Land Council member, as has Mitch, who is living with his sweetie Uma in Eureka, but stops by Emerald Earth about once a month to get his requisite chainsaw time.
www.emeraldearth.org /newsletter.htm   (2043 words)

  
 Emerald Swift Care Sheet and Information - WNYHS
General appearance: Emerald Swifts are an emerald green in appearance with a stocky body.
Female emerald swifts rarely have the bluish underside that the males possess.
Younger emerald swifts can be housed on indoor/outdoor carpeting or newspaper in impaction from the substrate is a concern.
www.wnyherp.org /care-sheets/lizards/emerald-swift.php   (585 words)

  
 GIA: Newsroom: News Release Details
Although common 'artificial resins' such as Opticon 224, Araldite 6010 and Epon 828 have different spectra than 'traditional oils' such as cedarwood oil, other artificial resins have similar spectra, and mixtures of fillers within a fissure may also complicate the identification process.
For dealers, gemologists and retailers looking to identify individual fillers in emeralds, or at least looking to identify a substance category or spectral group, the authors recommend first estimating the filler's refractive index by means of the flash effect and then obtaining infrared or Raman data.
GIA's emerald enhancement study will continue with research focused on two main topics: (1) determination of the extent to which any particular emerald has been clarity enhanced; and (2) durability testing of several common emerald treatments.
www.gia.edu /newsroom/608/210/news_release_details.cfm   (765 words)

  
 Emerald Coast Travel Guide - Article Index
For most Emerald Coast motorists driving through a roundabout, or the more common traffic circle, has become second nature — and this in an area where stop signs are often regarded as yield signals.
The Florida Panhandle is home to some of the country’s most expensive tourist attractions, but this has not stopped the Emerald Coast from bringing in a deluge of visitors to its sugar-white beaches, emerald green waters, and the much loved amusement parks.
The Emerald Coast has an irrefutable reputation as one of the nation's best beach destinations, and being in or near the water seems to be the rule.
travel.emeraldcoast.com /article_index.php   (2459 words)

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