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Kataragama Sapphire

Kataragama Sapphire Deposit, Sri Lanka

 

The Kataragama Sapphire deposit in Sri Lanka has produced remarkable Blue Sapphires of very high quality. The crystals are different in terms of color & crystal formations from those of Rathnapura. There isn't any significant yield from Kataragama anymore and the rush seems to be over...

The following article by GIA has documented the find very well.

 

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This article is brought to you by: GIA

Written by:

V. Pardieu

E.Dubinsky

S.Sangsawong

B.Chauvire

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