Mozambique

It was not until 2008 that rich ruby deposits were discovered in Mozambique in East Africa. Since then, the gemstones from the mine near Montepuez have been among the most sought-after rubies on the world market. Today, according to recent findings, Mozambique supplies about 80% of the world's production of high-quality rubies. Besides rubies, many of the high-quality Paraiba tourmalines also come from Mozambique.

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Facts

attributes of a ruby

  • Belongs mineralogically to corundum
  • Hardness grade 9
  • Chemical formula: Al2O3
  • Includes only the color red
  • Colored by chromium oxide
  • High density of 3.9 - 4.1

origin

worth knowing

  • Oldest known locality: Burma
  • Was exchanged for emeralds by maharajas
  • The color red is equated with power
  • Assigned to the planet Mars
  • Increases the assertiveness
  • The location Mozambique was discovered only in 2007/08

ruby as investment

  • Highest suitability of all gemstones
  • Rare, strongly increasing in value
  • Stones should have a weight of at least 1 ct
  • Larger stones have higher increase in value
  • Experts reckon with 8% increase in value per year
  • Beautifully sparkling rubies are preferable
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