The 24-year-old suspect was detained in Barcelona on September 30 and extradited to France on October 13.
Investigations revealed she left France on the day of the September 16 break-in and was preparing to return to China.
The museum’s curator discovered the theft after a cleaner reported debris at the site.
California gold rush era nuggets and a five-kilogram Australian nugget discovered in 1990 were also taken.
The prosecutor noted the historical and scientific value of the pieces was “priceless”.
Tools including a blowtorch, grinder, screwdriver, gas cylinders and saws were recovered nearby.
The museum’s director at the time described the theft as the work of an “extremely professional team”.
Police continue to hunt for thieves involved in that spectacular daylight robbery.
The investigation into the Natural History Museum theft remains ongoing. – AFP
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