corundum, Burma.12, gems, jade, fei cui, jadeite

Sinkankas: Written in enthusiastic style, full of practical advice and accurate information on traveling to Burma, its geography, the Mogok region and its features, the history of the ruby mines, methods of mining and recovery of gemstones, gem cutting & marketing practices, and what the visitor should look out for, with remarks on the jadeite of Burma and its deposits and methods of mining. Photos taken on the spot by the author.