There are plenty of gemstones found in Sri Lanka including precious and semi-precious stones. Most of these stones are found in several major cities such as Ratnapura, Kuruwita, Pelmadulla, Akuressa, Matara, Deniyaya, Polonnaruwa, Eheliyagoda, Horana and Elahara. Recently extensive gem deposits have been discovered in Hasalaka Welgahawadiya which belongs to Minipe divisional secretariat of Kandy district.

Following are the major types of gemstones found in Sri Lanka (Ceylon).
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