History and Origin

Sapphire, revered for centuries by royalty, symbolizes wisdom and loyalty. Its deep blue hues have made it a timeless choice for fine jewelry.

Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Madagascar, Australia, Thailand, USA

Mostly comes from

Currently priced at

$500+

a Carat

Chemical Formula

C₁₀H₁₆O

Hardness

on Mohs scale

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Trigonal (Rhombohedral)

Refractive Index

1.76

Specific Gravity

3.95

Color(s)

Blue, pink, yellow, green, white, orange, purple, black

Chemical Formula

C₁₀H₁₆O

Hardness

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Trigonal (Rhombohedral)

Refractive Index

1.76

Specific Gravity

3.95

Help Guide

Crystal System

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

Refractive Index

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

Specific Gravity

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

Chemical Formula

A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.

Sapphire

History and Origin

Color(s)

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