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Our main focus is to create awareness among the many international gem buyers and dealers that Sri Lanka is a direct source of precious and semi-precious stones. Sri Lanka has been famous from time immemorial for the great variety and abundance of gem minerals of extremely high quality and uniqueness, so much so that the island was called Ratnadvipa meaning Gem Island.
FACETS OF SRI LANKA boasts the largest collection of Bytownite in the world. We have 2 tons in rough. Bytownite is a rather rare member plagioclase series.
Sri Lanka is the world’s richest treasure trove of coloured precious stones, harbouring over 75 of 200 known mineral varieties.
The better known Sri Lankan coloured precious stones are, Sapphires, Rubies, Alexandrites, Cats-eyes, Padaradscha, Amethysts, Topaz, Zicons, Tourmaline, Garnets and Moonstones.
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- Name:
- Markus Don Gabriel
- Joined:
- October 2006
- Hometown:
- Dehiwala
- Currently:
- Bangkok & Los Angeles
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Gemologist
- Website:
- Facets of Sri Lanka