Mineral Explorers

Brazil - The Center For Gemstones

Season 1, Episode 4 of 6

This journey takes us both above and below eastern Brazil as Nagin explores Governador Valadares, the center for minerals in Brazil, as well as one of the world's best places for paragliding. Famed for its gemstones, we see how Brazil's minerals are cut, polished, and prepared for market. Nagin travels to local mines to find gems in their natural, but equally beautiful form, visits the renowned Pederneira tourmaline mine, and an aquamarine mine where he explores a newly found gem pocket as it's being uncovered. Minerals featured in this episode: Aquamarine and Tourmaline.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
1/28/2015
9 p.m.
8/15/2016
12:30 p.m.
8/15/2016
8:30 p.m.
8/20/2016
12:30 p.m.
8/15/2018
3 p.m.
8/16/2018
1 a.m.
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