Origins of the Ruby Gemstones
Ruby Gemstones occur in a layer called Beyond at a depth of 20-100 feet. After then, they are recovered by washing with broad screens. Corundum originates in metamorphic marbles. This is the source of the world’s finest Rubies. Top quality rubies come from Srilanka, Thailand, Kenya, Nepal, Afghanistan, Madagascar and East Africa. Burma Ruby is the finest source of the Ruby stone. Thailand is the center of the Ruby trade. Africa and Madagascar are the leading producers of ruby. Sri Lanka produces the largest Star stones. In East Africa, Rubies and other stones occur in a Mozambique gem belt, which extends 4,000 km away from Ethopia through Kenya and Tanzania to Mozambique. The Mogok is the historical city in Burma lies in the valley 50 miles towards the west of the Irrawaddy River and its around 3500 feet above the level of the sea. Mogok place is popularly known for the origin of the Gemstones including all gemstones not only Ruby. The area ...