抹谷
Mandalay Region, Myanmar
緬甸的抹谷——『紅寶石之谷』——是世界最著名的紅寶石產地,也是藍寶石與尖晶石的經典產地。
What it is known for
The Mogok Stone Tract's marbles and gem gravels have produced the finest “pigeon's blood” rubies for centuries, along with fine blue sapphire, vivid red and pink spinel, and a host of other gem species.
What collectors look for
Gem ruby crystals and the celebrated Mogok spinel — well-formed, richly coloured crystals on or off matrix — are the most sought-after.