What precious stones are mined in Sri Lanka?

In Sri Lanka, sapphires (especially prized are blue ones), alexandrites, rubies, garnets among precious stones, as well as semi-precious ones - blue moonstone, quartz, topaz, and amethyst are mined. The most famous mining center is the city of Ratnapura, but prices there are usually inflated due to the popularity of the place. Near Hikkaduwa in Meetiyagoda, there are several small factories specializing in moonstone mining.

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