Massive 11,000-Carat Ruby Unearthed in Myanmar – Geology In

Massive 11,000-Carat Ruby Unearthed in Myanmar – Geology In

Miners in Myanmar have uncovered a rare 11,000-carat ruby weighing 2.2 kilograms, or 4.8 pounds, in one of the country’s most famous gemstone regions, according to state media. The enormous rough stone, found near Mogok in upper Mandalay Region, is believed to be the second-largest ruby ever discovered in Myanmar by weight.The find came shortly after the traditional New Year festival and was described by officials as exceptionally large, rare, a…