Miners in Myanmar have unearthed a colossal ruby, now considered the second-largest by weight ever discovered in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian nation. The state media reported the find on Friday, highlighting its immense size and superior quality. The rough ruby, weighing an astonishing 11,000 carats (2.2 kilograms, or 4.8 pounds), was found in mid-April near Mogok, a town in the upper Mandalay region. This area is the heartland of Myanmar's lucrative gem-mining industry, which has recently been plagued by intense fighting amid the country’s widespread civil war. While a 1996 discovery yielded a larger stone at 21,450 carats, the newly found ruby is deemed more valuable due to its exceptional color and clarity. It is described as possessing a purplish-red hue with subtle yellowish undertones, a high-quality color grade, moderate transparency, and a highly reflective surface.…