Queen of Asia (gem)
Queen of Asia is the world's largest natural corundum blue sapphire.[1] It weighs 310 kilograms (1,600,000 carats).[2] It was found in Batugedara in the Ratnapura district, and it was revealed in December 2021.[3]
| Type of stone | Sapphire |
|---|---|
| Weight | ca. 310 kilograms (1,600,000 carats) |
| Color | Blue |
| Country of origin | Sri Lanka |
| Estimated value | Est. US$100 million |
See also
- The Star of Adam, largest star sapphire in the world
- Serendipity Sapphire, largest star sapphire cluster in the world
- List of individual gemstones
References
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