Mining workers in Myanmar have uncovered a rare, massive ruby considered the second-largest by weight ever recorded in the country, according to state media reports.

The gemstone weighs about 11,000 carats (2.2 kilograms) and was found near Mogok in the Upper Mandalay region, one of the country’s most important gemstone mining areas.

Local reports said the discovery was made in mid-April, just days after traditional New Year celebrations.

Although it is roughly half the size of a 21,450-carat ruby found in 1996, the new stone is regarded as more valuable due to its higher-quality color and purity.

Experts describe it as having a purplish-red hue with yellowish undertones, moderate transparency, and a highly reflective surface that enhances its brilliance.

Myanmar is among the world’s largest ruby producers, accounting for around 90% of global supply, mainly from Mogok and Mong Hsu, with gemstones remaining a key economic resource through both legal trade and smuggling.