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How were rubies mined?

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Rubies have historically been mined using traditional methods such as panning in rivers, open-pit mining, and underground mining. In some locations, rubies are also recovered by washing and sorting through alluvial deposits. Modern techniques incorporate machinery and technology to extract rubies more efficiently while minimizing environmental impact.

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Where are rubies mined?

There are ruby mines in Africa.


Are Rubies mined in South America?

yes


Are rubies rare?

They are not overly rare, no. Rubies are found and mined in many parts of the world.


Is a Mahaleo ruby mined in Africa worth more than an ruby mined in India?

Mahaleo rubies are rubies that have been altered. They are "real rubies" that have cracks, fissures, etc and are "fixed" with molten glass. Buyer beware... Just remember that you do truly "get what you pay for!"


What happens to rubies once they are mined?

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What gemstones mined in Jordan?

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In which countries are rubies mined?

Rubies are mined in Russia, Australia, India, Thailand and The U.S.A, but 95% of rubies are mined in Burma's Valley of the Rubies and these are where the best 'Pigeons blood' rubies are mined.


Where is ruby the mineral located?

Rubies are mined in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Greenland. They are most often found in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Madagascar and Thailand, though they have also been found in the U.S. states of Montana and South Carolina. The Mogok Valley in Myanmar has produced some of the finest rubies. However in recent years very few good rubies have been found there. In central Myanmar the area of Mong Hsu also produces rubies. In 2002 rubies were found in the Waseges River area of Kenya. Rubies are being mined at Audilamena in northeastern Madagascar.


How do you mine Ruby's in minecraft pe?

There is no rubies in minecraft pe but if your talking about diamond you have to mine it with a iron pickaxe. You can't use a gold pickaxe


Where in the world was a ruby mined?

Rubies can be found on almost any continent and are mined to a greater or lesser degree where ever they are found. The most exciting news has been the finds uncovered by the retreating ice shelf in Greenland but, the largest number and highest quality rubies come from mines in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Thailand. Myanmar, formerly know as Burma, has been know for its high grade rubies for many hundred years.


Where do you find rubies?

Ruby is a red transparent precious gem stone found in minerals like corundum Al2O3 with small amount of Cr2O3 (crominum oxide) found in tropical regions in Myanmar, Africa,India and Sri Lanka. The most recently found ruby deposit in Myanmar is in Namya (Namyazeik), located in the northern state of Kachin. Rubies have historically been mined in Thailand, the Pailin and Samlout District of Cambodia, Burma, India, Afghanistan, Australia, Namibia, Colombia, Japan, Scotland, Brazil and in Pakistan.


What happens to rubies after they are mined?

They are cleaned and graded. Those of high enough quality are polished and cut to make jewelry. Others are used in industrial situations.