What Are The Sources Of Ruby Gemstones?
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1. Ruby Gemstones from Myanmar
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It is the Mogok area in Upper Burma which has produced some extremely expensive varieties that exhibit a vibrant red color, often containing lightscattering inclusions along with gleaming red fluorescence
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2. Rubies from Kenya
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Kenya is another region which is known for its high-quality ruby stones. The John Saul mine, located near the Tsavo-West National Park is the prominent producer of rubies in Kenya
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3. Rubies from Vietnam
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• This mountainous region of Vietnam is said to produce ruby stones that are equivalent from the Mogok area of Myanmar. Possessing a fine red to purplish-red color, ruby gemstones make a treasured possession.
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• Mozambique is one of the world’s most preferred sources of the Manik stone. The region provides a wide range of highquality gemstones that are quite similar to Myanmar’s Mogok region.
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