拉特納普勒
Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka
斯里蘭卡的拉特納普勒——『寶石之城』——是世界重要的寶石礫石礦區之一。
What it is known for
Ratnapura's alluvial gem gravels yield sapphire (including the famous Ceylon blue), star corundum, topaz, zircon, spinel, and many other gems.
What collectors look for
Gem sapphire and the variety of fine gravels are the draw; well-formed crystals from the gravels are collector pieces.