Pailin, Cambodia

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Basaltic deposit around the town of Pailin in western Cambodia that produces sapphire, ruby and zircon.
Luc Yen, Vietnam

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Marble deposit producing spinel, rubies, and pink sapphire in northern Vietnam. Especially the vivid blue cobalt-spinels are highly appreciated in the gem trade.
Mogok gemstone tract, Burma

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Mogok is a classical source of rubies of finest quality (pigeon blood ruby). Also famous for sapphire, spinel, peridot and other gemstones.
Hpakan jadeite-jade mines, Burma

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Major jadeite-jade producing region around the town of Hpakan in northern Burma.
Bo Phloi, Thailand

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Thai deposit producing dark-coloured sapphire in the past.
Chanthaburi, Thailand

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Sapphire mining area around Bang Kha Cha and Chanthaburi with little activity at present.
Golconda diamonds

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Historic source and trading place ofdiamonds in southern India.
Kashmir sapphire

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Classical source of the famous Kashmir sapphire, characterised by a subtle velvety blue colour. Mining site nowadays nearly exhausted.
Gulf of Mannar natural pearls

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Historic pearl fishing centre by the Gulf of Mannar.