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the phantom · 02-13-2003, 02:50 PM

Burra's right. Emerald is NOT the same thing as beryl.

An emerald is a type of beryl.

So if the book says Aragorn found a beryl, he didn't necessarily find an emerald. Perhaps he found a heliodor, a greenish-yellow variety of beryl.

[ February 13, 2003: Message edited by: the phantom ]

02-13-2003, 02:50 PM	#5
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Burra's right. Emerald is NOT the same thing as beryl. An emerald is a type of beryl. So if the book says Aragorn found a beryl, he didn't necessarily find an emerald. Perhaps he found a heliodor, a greenish-yellow variety of beryl. [ February 13, 2003: Message edited by: the phantom ] __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.