COLOMBO : The largest single natural corundum as a single crystal (Blue Sapphire) in the world has been found in Sri Lanka.
With a weight of around 310 kilograms (1.550,000 carats), it has been named as the “Queen of Asia”.
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority says that the gemstone had been discovered in the Batugedara area and that it belongs to the Gemological Institute and Research Private Limited.
This is the world’s largest Natural Corundum weight around 310 kilograms and its 1,550,000 carats had been discovered by GIR Lanka Private Limited from Rathnapura, Sri Lanka. This can be considered as one of the world’s largest Natural Corundum and this Stone brings a lot of fame to Sri Lanka and the Gem industry in the world.
This Natural Corundum has certified by National Gem & Jewelry Authority Sri Lanka & Amaran Gem-Lab Sri Lanka. The Ownership of this Stone is held from G I R LANKA PRIVATE LIMITED. She is the Pride and the Majestic for the World Gems.
The “Queen of Asia” is currently located in Horana and was displayed to the media for the first time today December 12.
