Watch: World’s largest corundum sapphire weighing over 300 kg unveiled in Sri Lanka

Name: Watch: World’s largest corundum sapphire weighing over 300 kg unveiled in Sri Lanka
Uploaded: 2021-12-15T11:05:27.319141+05:30
Channel: Scroll Staff
Description: The gem was mined three months ago in Ratnapura.

The gem was mined three months ago in Ratnapura.

Scroll Staff

Dec 15, 2021 · 11:05 am

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Sri Lankan authorities put on show what they said was the world's largest natural corundum blue sapphire. Weighing more than 680 pounds, it was found in a gem pit about three months ago https://t.co/DDja7KiVYg pic.twitter.com/GxC3Vo6p3a
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