Myanmar, Assam
Hpakant, Myanmar
Gem locality Inferred from historyProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and mineralsAlso reported: Jadeite jade.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Rockhounding locality: jadeite deposits
World's premier imperial jadeite source, documented extensively in gemmology and geology.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Deadly landslides on mine tailings
conflict zone
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