Crystal Mining and Trade

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What shocked Martina Gutfreund during her recent trip to Namibia's Erongo region?

The high cost of living in the region

The abundance of different crystal varieties in the region

The scarcity of crystals in the region

The disparity in wages between mine owner, workers, and crystal buyers (correct)

Why does Martina Gutfreund prefer to buy directly from small-scale miners?

To avoid dealing with wholesale dealers in complex global supply chains

To support the local economy by keeping more money within it (correct)

To ensure she gets a good deal on the crystals

To have access to a wider variety of crystals

What does Martina Gutfreund mean by 'the world of crystals is a Wild West'?

It is a dangerous place to buy crystals

It is filled with cowboys who mine and sell crystals

There are no rules or regulations governing the crystal industry (correct)

There is a lot of untapped potential in the crystal market

Why does Martina Gutfreund call the world of crystals a 'free-for-all'?

Because there are no restrictions on who can buy and sell crystals Signup and view all the answers

What ethical consideration does Martina Gutfreund prioritize in her crystal business?

Buying directly from small-scale miners to support the local economy Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes crystal mining from mining for metals like gold or copper?

Crystal mines are smaller in size and use gentler mining methods. Signup and view all the answers

What environmental impact is mentioned in the text regarding crystal mining?

Habitat destruction and dust pollution Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is crystal mining most likely to have harmful social impacts?

In poorer countries producing large quantities of stones for mass consumption Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the impact of crystal mining from other forms of mining?

Gentler mining methods and less chemical impacts Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral mentioned is likely to be unearthed from more toxic forms of mining?

Malachite Signup and view all the answers

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What shocked Martina Gutfreund during her recent trip to Namibia's Erongo region?

Why does Martina Gutfreund prefer to buy directly from small-scale miners?

What does Martina Gutfreund mean by 'the world of crystals is a Wild West'?

Why does Martina Gutfreund call the world of crystals a 'free-for-all'?

What ethical consideration does Martina Gutfreund prioritize in her crystal business?

What distinguishes crystal mining from mining for metals like gold or copper?

What environmental impact is mentioned in the text regarding crystal mining?

In which scenario is crystal mining most likely to have harmful social impacts?

What distinguishes the impact of crystal mining from other forms of mining?

Which mineral mentioned is likely to be unearthed from more toxic forms of mining?

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