Ban Huay Xai (Ban Huai Sai) sapphire mines, Huay Xai, Bokeo Province, Laos

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Alluvial gem field, derived from local Cenozoic basalts.
Mining of blue sapphire.

Ref.:
- Sutherland, F.L., Bosshart, G., Fanning, C.M., Hoskind, P.W.O., and Coenraads, R.R. (2002): Sapphire crystallization, age and origin, Ban Huai Sai, Laos: age based on zircon inclusions. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 20(7), 841-849.

Mineral List:

Albite
Cheralite

Corundum
var: Sapphire
Euxenite-(Y) ?

'Garnet Group'
Zircon

6 entries listed. 4 valid minerals.

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