Interestingly, Iran takes a position among the top ten countries when it comes to precious stones. However, the richness of Iran is not limited to oil, but it has various types of gems that make Iran one of the world’s finest possessing natural resources. There are so many beautiful stones in Iran.
Although Iran ranks 49th in the world for exports and has a small share in global trade, it has six main gemstones in abundance: garnet, agate, turquoise, jade, pearl and azure stones. Of these, turquoise is considerable more significant and unaccomplished in terms of production and extraction than the other gemstones. Gemstones are world famous and Iran has a good supply of these precious stones.
Where are demantoid garnets found?
It is noteworthy that garnets are mined in the territories of the Islamic Republic of Iran such as Kerman, Kurdistan, Takab, Shahin Dej and Zahedan. Of them Kerman garnets are famous and demand high price all around the world. The piece from Kerman’s Tower Garden is one of Iran’s most famous gems, the other one being the Neyshabur turquoise. Although it is proven to be helpful, it still does not have much circulation within Iran. Nigerian garnet is the second most costly in the world after the Kerman garnet.
The Iranian garnets may be exported and resold as emeralids after they have been faceted, because of their appearance. However, green garnets are brighter and shinier than too many main gemstones like ruby, emerald, diamond, and peridot.
Turquoise Stone in Iran
The turquoise is one of the Iranian Stones which can be a lucky charm for most of the Iranians and in fact it is. Aside from this, there is a lot of supply of this stone in Iran. If we would like to discuss about this stone based on the world market, then Neyshabur turquoise is one of the superior and quality turquoises around the world. This stone is basically blue green but the dark blue and the uniform turquoise is more expensive than any other types of turquoise.
Apart from Iran, true turquoise is found in countries like United States, Tibet, Afghanistan, Arizona and Egypt but Neyshabur turquoise is far more superior in value to the rest in the world. There is also turquoise in Iran apart from Neishabour; it also exists in Damghan and Kerman.
Agate Stone in Iran
An agate is a type of quartz that is well classified in the semi-precious stones group in Iran. Iran is on the list of top-ranked countries when it comes to supplying opal to other countries in the world. Agate is composed of parallel layers of chalcedony and at times, there is an amethyst included in the center. Black, gray, white, yellow, red, green and light blue are some of the colors of agate that makes this a favorite of semi-precious stones in Iran.
The oldest source of agate mining is Baig mine located in Khorasan Razavi Province in Iran. There is another supplier which is the Bamrud mine from South Khorasan and it is famous for wood agate.
4. What is the process of extracting and processing gemstones in Iran?
Iran has always been known for its exquisite gemstones including turquoise and agate, and lapis lazuli among others. The extraction and the processing of these gemstones in particular in Iran can be done in the following steps.
Initially, it involves mining of the gemstone which is done through manual mining, the use of hand tools, and or explosions. Afterward, they are sized and graded depending on their quality before they are cut and polished.
Then the gemstones are subjected to cutting and shaping as the final step before they could be used for clothing, or sold in the market. This entails the use of tools specially designed to make the necessary incisions that will give the gemstones their requisite shape and size. These are then cut to a smooth and shiny surface polish to enhance their attractive look.
Lastly, the gemstones are classified according to quality and hence value on the market or to the person in need of the gemstone. MVPs whether in the field of gemology for color, clarity or cut or any other related factor assess the value of gems.
As a whole, the flow of receiving and processing gems in Iran implies the use of time-proven and innovative technologies and devices to create valuable stones popular all around the globe.
What are 3 major resources in Iran?
Oil and Gas: Iran has the fourth largest global deposit of oil and second largest deputy of natural gas; hence, it is a product that is central to the Iranian economy.
Minerals: Iran has endowed with large deposit of different minerals such as copper, iron, lead, zinc, and coal. It also has largest reserve of zinc and second largest reserve of copper in the whole world.
Agriculture: Iran is one of the largest producers of different crops despite the country’s climatic conditions that are characterized by large de turns and low humidity. Currently Iran ranks among the top in its export value of pistachios, saffron, and dates.
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