Emeralds are found associated with a series of pegmatite dikes concordantly emplaced along schistosity planes within ultramafic rocks. The host schists formed through K metasomatism during intrusion of the pegmatite. Beryls occur in the pegmatite, but are more abundant in the micaschist.
References:
- Groat, L.A., Giuliani, G., Marshall, D.D., and Turner, D. (2008): Emerald deposits and occurrences: A review. Ore Geology Reviews 34, 87-112.
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