+susieice Posted January 18, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 18, 2019 A mineral never before found in Earth rocks has been found on Mt Carmel in Israel. Named Carmeltazite, it is harder than diamonds and was found with sapphires, the second hardest mineral on Earth. Since it is so rare, it is now considered more valuable than any other gem known. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/01/15/carmel-sapphire/?fbclid=IwAR0DyJUtFu6wasIyZWYloW_A1O2iQ40G5ZHsRKbW7pUZfbbuMIVstcLEJyI 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted January 18, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Just now, susieice said: A mineral never before found in Earth rocks has been found on Mt Carmel in Israel. Named Carmeltazite, it is harder than diamonds and was found with sapphires, the second hardest mineral on Earth. Since it is so rare, it is now considered more valuable than any other gem known. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/01/15/carmel-sapphire/?fbclid=IwAR0DyJUtFu6wasIyZWYloW_A1O2iQ40G5ZHsRKbW7pUZfbbuMIVstcLEJyI Priceless... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+susieice Posted January 18, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Here's what Forbes has to say. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2019/01/14/carmeltazite-a-new-unique-gemstone-from-israel/#10d3ac79570a 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Not A Rockstar Posted January 18, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Interesting that it was only known as being on a meteorite before and now we find it here naturally. It is exciting to hope to find more new things to learn about! Wonder where else it may be deposited at here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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