A photo making the rounds in international media has sparked intense speculation after it seemingly showed a huge 300-kilogram emerald boulder, reportedly found inside the presidential palace in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The picture shows a group of men standing around the big green stone and has quickly caught the attention of the world because of the rarity and potential value of such a find. While Madagascar is known to have rich deposits of precious stones, it has had a long and complex history with gemstone mining, but the discovery of a specimen this size on the premises of a state residence has raised eyebrows.

According to early reports, the boulder was found during an internal inspection of palace storage areas. Yet to be forthcoming is an official explanation from officials as t

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