Giant ruby found in Myanmar
Photo: Myanmars militär/AP/TT

Giant ruby found in Myanmar weighs about 2.5 kilograms

A true heavyweight ruby was found by miners in Myanmar. The discovery was made in April, and the gemstone weighs about 2.5 kilograms, or 11,000 carats.

It is the second-largest ruby found in the country, but is valued higher due to its fine color and quality, writes the New York Post.

Nearly 90 percent of the world's rubies come from Myanmar and are an important source of income for the country.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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