Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar
Summary
Miners in Myanmar found a huge ruby weighing 11,000 carats near the town of Mogok. It is the second-largest ruby ever found in the country and is considered very valuable due to its color and quality.Key Facts
- The ruby weighs about 4.8 pounds (11,000 carats).
- It was discovered in mid-April near Mogok, a major gem mining area.
- This ruby is smaller than a 21,450-carat stone found in 1996 but more valuable because of its color and clarity.
- Myanmar produces around 90% of the world’s rubies.
- Gem mining in Myanmar is a major source of money for the military and some ethnic armed groups.
- The region where the ruby was found has seen fighting due to ongoing civil conflict.
- The ruby is displayed at the president’s office in the capital, Naypyitaw.
- President Min Aung Hlaing, who leads Myanmar’s military government, recently viewed the ruby.
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