Jadeite jade is a stone intimately associated with Burma (Myanmar). But there are deposits in other countries. This article details Russia's jadeite deposits in the Polar Urals and Khakassia.
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A curated list of the most important books on gems, gemology, jewelry, mineralogy and allied fields.
An exploration of Thailand's gem border towns with Myanmar (Burma), Mae Sot and Mae Sai.
An account of the authors' 1997 visit to Burma's jade mines.
The history of Burma's jade mines, as seen through Western eyes, from the earliest accounts through World War II.
This is the chapter on ruby and sapphire from India (including Kashmir sapphire) from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire.