What is Kanchanaburi known for?

Sommario:

1. What is Kanchanaburi known for?
2. Which country is this Kanchanaburi?
3. How much is the train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?
4. How do I get from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?
5. What is Kanchanaburi blue sapphire?
6. Does Kanchanaburi have an airport?
7. How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?
8. How long is the train ride from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?
9. What is the rarest color of sapphire?
10. What is the most expensive sapphire in the world?
11. Is it safe to travel to Kanchanaburi?
12. Are treated gemstones less valuable?
13. Where can I dig for sapphires?
14. What is the biggest diamond ever found?
15. Which is the most expensive birthstone?
16. How do I get to Ayutthaya from Bangkok?
17. Which gemstones are not treated?
18. What is the difference between a heated and unheated gemstone?
19. Is Purple Heart mine open to public?
20. How do you find geodes?

What is Kanchanaburi known for?

In the mid-20th century, the city became notorious as the home of the Bridge on the River Kwai, the controversial structure built to support the Thai-Burmese railway by prisoners of war during WWII. Nature lovers will also find plenty of things to do.

Which country is this Kanchanaburi?

Kanchanaburi, town, western Thailand, 70 miles (110 km) northwest of Bangkok. The Khwae Noi (Kwai) River joins the Klong River near Kanchanaburi.

How much is the train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?

Scheduled trains depart Thonburi station in Bangkok for Kanchanaburi twice a day, seven days a week. A one way ticket costs 100 baht (£2.50) and there is no special rate for buying a return ticket.

How do I get from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?

State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Thon Buri to Kanchanaburi twice daily. Tickets cost ฿29 - ฿1000 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, Monsiri Travel operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ฿160 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

What is Kanchanaburi blue sapphire?

Kanchanaburi Sapphires are beautiful, rare, twilight blue gemstones from Thailand's Kanchanaburi Province, best known for the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. With no significant mining since 2009, the genuine rarity of Kanchanaburi Sapphire is undeniable. Hardness 9. Refractive Index 1.762 – 1.788.

Does Kanchanaburi have an airport?

The nearest airport to Kanchanaburi is Don Muang (DMK) Airport which is 113.8 km away. Other nearby airports include Suvarnabhumi (BKK) (134.4 km) and Dawe (TVY) (145.4 km).

How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?

The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi is to taxi which costs ฿900 - ฿1100 and takes 1h 45m.

How long is the train ride from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi?

about 2.5 hours The Train Journey – Bangkok to Kanchanaburi The Bangkok to Kanchanaburi train takes about 2.5 hours, so the journey doesn't drag on and get tedious.

What is the rarest color of sapphire?

The rarest sapphire is the Padparadscha, an extremely rare pink and orange stone that is stunning to behold. However, the most valuable sapphires are the Kashmir variants, which are blue.

What is the most expensive sapphire in the world?

1. The Blue Belle of Asia ($ 17,564,156) The Blue Belle of Asia features a 392.52-carat untreated cushion cut sapphire from Ceylon. The Blue Belle of Asia, the sale of which was entrusted to Christie's, entered the price of $ 17,564,156 on Novem, making it the most expensive sapphire in the world.

Is it safe to travel to Kanchanaburi?

Like most destinations in Thailand, Kanchanaburi is very safe, but don't be lulled into a false sense of security because petty and opportunistic crimes can still happen. As it is more rural, some parts of the city are poorly light at night, if you're unsure of where you're going just take a taxi.

Are treated gemstones less valuable?

Treated gemstones are cheaper. This is one of the biggest advantages of a treated gemstone. Most people want to buy or wear an emerald but since an emerald costs $50K per carat (untreated), most people cannot afford it.

Where can I dig for sapphires?

Sapphire Value, Price, and Jewelry Information

• Hiddenite, North Carolina.
• Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
• Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
• Franklin, North Carolina.
• Philipsburg, Montana.
• Amelia, Virginia.
• Virgin Valley, Nevada.
• Denio, Nevada.

What is the biggest diamond ever found?

-carat Cullinan Diamond At present, the largest diamond ever recorded is the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond, found in South Africa in 1905. The Cullinan was subsequently cut into smaller stones, some of which form part of British royal family's crown jewels.

Which is the most expensive birthstone?

Diamond (April) The priciest and most prized of all the birthstones, those born in April have the double-edged sword of having diamonds assigned to their birth month.

How do I get to Ayutthaya from Bangkok?

For a scenic route with a touch of local charm, trains departing from Bangkok's Hualamphong train station will get you to Ayutthaya in minutes, depending on which service you choose. The fastest train of the day is the 8:30am train, which completes the journey to Ayutthaya in 77 minutes.

Which gemstones are not treated?

Untreated Orange, Brown, and Rose Zircon Gemstones While the popular blue zircon is heat treated, there are natural zircon gems that are not treated in any way. These include brown, rose, rose-orange and golden orange zircon gemstones. Note that yellow and white zircon is almost always heat treated.

What is the difference between a heated and unheated gemstone?

The gemstones are subjected to a very high temperature between 5 degrees Celsius which changes their colour altogether. It improves both, clarity and colour....Difference between Heated and Unheated Gemstones.

	Heated Gemstones	Unheated Gemstones
Inclusions	No inclusions or they are formed after heating	Has natural inclusions

Is Purple Heart mine open to public?

Hi Cassie, the Purple Heart Mine is a private location that is not currently open to the public.

How do you find geodes?

Geodes are found throughout the world, but the most concentrated areas are located in the deserts. Volcanic ash beds, or regions containing limestone, are common geode locations. There are many easily accessible geode collecting sites in the western United States, including in California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada.