Mozambique Ruby

Mozambique Ruby Mines

Ruby mining in Mozambique is a relatively new industry. In fact, this deposit was discovered in 2009 and currently, it is one of the largest ruby gemstone deposit in the world. Interestingly, many gemologists believe that nearly 40% of the unmined ruby of the world belongs to the Mozambique region. This area’s geographical conditions also contribute to the physical properties of Mozambique ruby, especially to its color.

According to the gem experts, the rubies of Mozambique region are trapped inside the deeply hidden pebbles which are excavated, washed, sorted and graded for exports by the big mining companies. Some of the important Mozambique ruby mines are as follows -

• Montepuez Ruby Mine

  This popular Mozambique ruby mines is situated in the Cabo Delgado Province. Montepuez ruby mining was further promoted because the rubies from this region are usually more transparent than usual and contain less inclusions than rubies coming from other primary deposits.

• Niassa Ruby Mine

  Out of four major ruby mines of Mozambique, the three major mines are located in the Niassa Province namely M’sawize, Ruombeze and Ngauma. The rubies from this region are known as Niassa Ruby. It is characterised by its dark tone and comparatively low transparency due to the presence of silk inclusions. However, the high quality Niassa ruby appears bright red and clean.
  

• Other Small Mines

  - Some other small mines of yaqoot gemstone are present in the Tete Province. It covers the mineral deposits of Chimessolo and Changara.

Quality Factors of Mozambique Ruby

Being comparatively a newcomer, Mozambique chuni gemstone have given a relevant contribution in the gem industry. This gemstone is now dominating the market for several reasons including its color, size, brilliance and lack of thermal enhancement (mostly untreated). Gem traders often determine by the quality of Mozambique ruby by assessing its Color, Clarity and Cut.

• Color

  – Rubies from this deposit are typically medium to dark red in color. Mozambique ruby stones contain iron element that brings the color slightly towards purplish red with weak to medium florescence. Vivid Red or Pigeon blood red Mozambique ruby is the finest quality in terms of color.

• Clarity

  – Mozambique ruby rough mostly contains silk inclusions. These microscopic inclusions are not visible from naked eyes but affects the transparency or crystal-like appearance of the stone. Due to this reason, eye clean Mozambique rubies are less common and more expensive.

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Mozambique Ruby Certificates

One can easily buy loose Mozambique Ruby gemstone online from GemPundit along with gem

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