Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Stocks of 'Clear Quartz' is being illegally exported along with Quartz, according to a finding revealed during an inquiry conducted by the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE).

This was disclosed during a meeting of the COPE held under the chairmanship of Parliamentarian Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera in Parliament.

During the meeting extended attention was drawn to the issue of Quartz exports.

It was discussed that 'Clear Quartz' is being illegally exported along with Quartz, and that certain insiders within the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau appear to be supporting it.

The COPE pointed out that a mechanism should be established to hand over the export of Clear Quartz to the National Gem and Jewellery Authority ...