NASA Ames is named in honor of Joseph Sweetman Ames, a physicist and one of the founding members of NACA. At last estimate NASA Ames has over US$3.0 billion in capital equipment, 2,300 research personnel and a US$860 million annual budget.
USES. Emerald is one of the most valuable gemstones. It is the most famous green gemstone, and its deep emerald-green color gives it its unique status. It is used in all forms of jewelry, and less transparent stones are cut into cabochons.
Definition of emerald in US English - a bright green precious stone consisting of a chromium-rich variety of beryl., a bright green color like that of an emer Definition of emerald in US English - a bright green precious stone consisting of a chromium-rich variety of beryl., a bright green color like that of an emer dictionary thesaurus