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Ratnapura

Sri Lanka Provincia de Sabaragamuwa Premium Active mining

Ratnapura, meaning 'City of Gems' in Sinhalese, is Sri Lanka's most important gem-trading center and a major alluvial mining area. The gem gravels (illam) extracted from the flood plains of the Kalu Ganga river yield an astonishing variety of stones including sapphires, rubies, alexandrites, spinels, and moonstones. Ratnapura serves as the commercial hub where miners, dealers, and cutters converge in open-air markets to trade rough and polished gems.

Histórico

Ratnapura ha sido el centro del comercio gemológico de Sri Lanka durante más de mil años, mencionado en antiguas crónicas cingalesas y registros comerciales árabes. Los métodos tradicionales de minería en pozos utilizados aquí han permanecido prácticamente sin cambios durante siglos, transmitidos de generación en generación entre familias mineras.

Notable Gems

Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone, Alexandrite, Spinel

Gemstones from this Origin

blue

Sapphire

Hardness: 9,0
red

Ruby

Hardness: 9,0
white

Moonstone

Hardness: 6,0
various

Alexandrite

Hardness: 8,5
various

Spinel

Hardness: 8,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What gemstones come from Ratnapura?
Notable gemstones from Ratnapura include Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone, Alexandrite, Spinel.
What is the quality tier of Ratnapura?
Ratnapura is classified as a premium quality mining origin.
Is mining still active in Ratnapura?
Yes, mining is currently active in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka.
What is the mining history of Ratnapura?
Ratnapura ha sido el centro del comercio gemológico de Sri Lanka durante más de mil años, mencionado en antiguas crónicas cingalesas y registros comerciales árabes. Los métodos tradicionales de minería en pozos utilizados aquí han permanecido prácticamente sin cambios durante siglos, transmitidos de

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