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The Most Expensive Gemstones in the World (R'head) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 5/19/2019
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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The Most Expensive Gemstones in the World

 

NB: The cache is not at the posted co-ordinates so don’t go there.

 

There are over 4,000 minerals on earth , many of which we will never see in real life. Bizarre mineral assemblages and trace impurities have caused some of the world's rarest gemstones. Some you likely have heard of and others will undoubtedly leave you searching Google for more information.

Now minerals can be classified as gemstones based on their chemical composition, refraction, crystal structure, and optical characteristics. The classification and degree of imperfections in a mineral or birthstone can determine value and associated rarity... and value is the quality you are looking for here.

To find my hidden cache of gemstones, solve this puzzle:

 

 

And this puzzle will bring you to a beautiful spot in Riverhead, another jewel in Auckland’s crown.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: Juvyr n ahzore bs pnpuref jvyy fbyir guvf jvgubhg n uvag, Sbeorf nyjnlf xabjf orfg Pnpur: Fghzc

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)