Opinion: What science can tell us about the 'world's largest sapphire'
Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 07:35
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The "Star of Adam", recently found in a mine in Sri Lanka, is believed to be the biggest sapphire ever discovered. It weighs in at over 1,404 carats, that's around 280g or just under ten ounces. But what do we know about the formation of this remarkable gemstone – and how could it grow so huge?