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----------------------------------------------- The Frozen Land of Rubies: Arctic Gem Boom Reaches Greenland Canada's diamonds fast rose to dominate the world market. Are Greenland's rubies next? by, Anne Casselman 14 November 2007 The doorstop for the door that connects True North Gems’ laboratory with its safe room is a football-sized rock that resembles a jagged slab of Roquefort. When I ask company director Nick Houghton what it was he leans over and traces the veins of rich blue that streaked the creamy marble with his finger. “Well, that’s sapphire,” he replies, a bit surprised despite himself. “I never noticed that before,” he mutters as he nudged it with his foot. He swiftly strides on while I stand there agape. I’ve got a soft spot for sapphires; they’re my birthstone. One could be excused… http://www.inklingmagazine.com/articles/the-arctic-gemstone-boom-rubies-encased-in-greenland/
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