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Glittering Stones » Gemstone Facts » Sapphire
Sapphire
The name sapphire comes from Greek “sappheiros” and it refers to the gm variety of mineral corundum.
They are single crystal form of aluminum oxide. It is one of the varieties of corundum, the other being red ruby.
Sapphire may be colorless and also it occurs in non spectral shades gray and black. Pinkish-orange sapphire is known as padparadscha.
Sapphire founds naturally or it can be manufactured in large crystal boules. Its remarkable hardness helps to do many applications like infrared optical components, watch crystals, high durability windows and wafers for the deposition of semiconductors.
Sapphire occurs in Blue, bluish purple, bluish violet, greenish yellow, orangey yellow, purple, red, reddish orange, red orange, reddish purple, red purple, violet, violetish blue, yellow, yellowish orange, pink colors.
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Precious Stone Sapphire
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Every Color, except red |
| Birthstone |
September |
| Anniversary |
45th Year Stone |
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| Green Sapphire Ring |
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| Red Sapphire Earring |
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| Orange Sapphire Ring |
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| Pink Sapphire Earring |
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| Pink Sapphire Bracelet |
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| Pink Sapphire Bangle |
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| Pink Sapphire Ring |
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| Pink Sapphire Earring |
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| Padparadscha |
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| Logan Sapphire |
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| Pink Sapphire |
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The value of natural sapphire varies depending upon the color, clarity, size, cut, overall quality and also its geographic origin.
The deposits are largely found in Myanmar, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Australia, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Kenya and China.
Sapphire can be treated by several methods to enhance its color and clarity.
Ancient Persians believes that the earth rest on giant sapphire, its reflection result in sky color.
Mostly, blue sapphires were the popular choice for engagement and wedding rings.
Sapphire is the birthstone for people associated in the month of September
45th wedding anniversary is known as sapphire anniversary.
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