Myanmar Discovers Rare 11,000-Carat Ruby in Mogok Region, Said to Be More Valuable Than 1996’s 21,450-Carat Find

Myanmar’s rare 11,000-carat ruby found near Mogok has created global excitement online. Social media users reacted with jokes, concern, and curiosity over the giant gemstone’s value and political background.

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Myanmar Discovers Rare 11,000-Carat Ruby in Mogok Region, Said to Be More Valuable Than 1996’s 21,450-Carat Find
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Myanmar Discovers Rare 11,000-Carat Ruby in Mogok Region, Said to Be More Valuable Than 1996’s 21,450-Carat Find
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Mogok(Myanmar) May 11: Myanmar’s famous Mogok region has once again entered global headlines after miners discovered a rare 11,000 carat ruby near Mandalay and reports said the stone weighs around 2.2 kilograms and has a deep purplish red colour. Myanmar has been known for ruby mining for centuries. The Mogok belt is often called the “Land of Rubies” because many of the world’s finest gemstones came from there. Government officials claimed this ruby is even more valuable in quality than a 21,450-carat ruby found in the same area back in 1996. The discovery came shortly after Myanmar’s new military-backed government took office.

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