Myanmar Discovers 11,000-Carat Ruby, Second Largest in Country's History

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According to CBS and Sky News, citing Myanmar’s state media on May 8, Myanmar discovered an 11,000-carat ruby weighing approximately 2.2 kilograms. By weight, this marks the second-largest ruby ever found in Myanmar.

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