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Sapphires Found Only in Outer Space ... and Israel: Tribe of Zebulun's Hidden Wealth"When I think of precious stones in Israel, my thoughts go straight to the Temple and the vestments of the High Priest, No one thought we would find stones here in Israel but the Temple and the Kohanic vestments required many precious stones. Nowhere does the Bible say that these stones were brought from outside. It was clear the stones from the Temple were from here." -Avi Taub
Last week, the International Mineralogical Association recognized a new, distinct mineral discovered by Shefa Yamim, the only mining company searching for precious gems in Israel. The mineral is embedded in sapphire and is named carmeltazite for the Carmel Mountains, the location of its discovery, and the trace minerals it contains: titanium, aluminum, and zirconium. It will be marketed under the name ‘Carmel Sapphire." The largest stone the company found to date weighed in at 33.3 carats. After density testing, it was shown to be harder than diamond. "We are delighted that our Carmel Sapphire has been recognized as a host to many rare minerals," Avi Taub, CEO of Shefa Yamim, said in a statement. "In today's world where the prices of gems are determined predominantly by their rarity, the Carmel Sapphire is a unique discovery because it has not been found anywhere else in the world"... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here Click here to continue reading. 
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