Sapphires

Properties

Mineral group:  Corundum
Chemistry: Aluminiumoxid Al2O3
Color: Every color except red (which is ruby) or pinkish-orange (padparadscha)
Crystal system: Trigonal
Mohs Scale hardness: 9
Refractive index: 1,766-1,774
Birefringence: 0,008
Specific gravity: 3,97-4,05

Other

Very rare and valuable gemstone in fact the most popular gemstone according to erlier done investigations. The lovely blue color comes from iron and titanium for the maybe most populare varity of sapphire. Deposits in Burma, Australien, Ceylon, Thailand, Brasilien, Kambodja, Kenya, Malawi and others.

Sapphire – Healing Properties

Sapphire is a powerful crystal for wisdom, clarity and spiritual insight. It has long been known as the "stone of wisdom" and is used to enhance mental clarity, intuition and inner peace. Sapphire comes in several colors, but the most famous is blue sapphire, which is connected to communication and truth.

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