The mining area is situated to the north of Sinkhwa village, where 6 joint ventures use
myaw-dwin mining method to work the alluvial gravel. Low-to-medium cabochon grade
rubies and
sapphires are recovered mostly in small sizes.
Star rubies and
star sapphires are often found, weighing between 3 to 5 ct. I 2005 the mines were closed.
Ref: Ted Themelis (2008) Gems and Mines of Mogok, p. 250
Gemstone List