Wordplay riddle

I am a precious green gemstone from deep within the earth, but add the word 'Isle' to me and I become Ireland itself. What am I?

Emerald. Emerald is a green gem, and 'The Emerald Isle' is the famous poetic nickname for Ireland.

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