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    Formula (repeating unit)Aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃
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    Sapphire - Wikipedia

    • Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminium oxide (α-Al2O3) with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, cobalt, lead, chromium, vanadium, magnesium, boron, and silicon. The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word sapphirus, itself from the Greek word sappheiros (σάπφειρος), which referred to l… See more

    Natural sapphires

    Sapphire is one of the two gem-varieties of corundum, the other being ruby (defined as corundum in a shade of red). Although blue is the best-known sapphire color, it occurs in other colors, including gray and black, and also ca… See more

    Colors

    Sapphires in colors other than blue are called "fancy" sapphires. "Parti sapphire" is used for multicolor stones with zoning of different colors (hues), but not different shades.
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    Cause of color

    Rubies are corundum with a dominant red body color. This is generally caused by traces of chromium (Cr ) substituting for the (Al ) ion in the corundum structure. The color can be modified by both iron and trapped hol… See more

    Mining

    Sapphires are mined from alluvial deposits or from primary underground workings. Commercial mining locations for sapphire and ruby include (but are not limited to) the following countries: Afghanistan, Australia, Myanmar… See more

    Treatments

    Sapphires can be treated by several methods to enhance and improve their clarity and color. It is common practice to heat natural sapphires to improve or enhance their appearance. This is done by heating th… See more

    Synthetic sapphire

    In 1902, the French chemist Auguste Verneuil announced a process for producing synthetic ruby crystals. In the flame-fusion (Verneuil process), fine alumina powder is added to an oxyhydrogen flame, and this is directed do… See more

    Historical and cultural references

    • Etymologically, the English word "sapphire" derives from French saphir, from Latin sapphirus, sappirus from Greek σαπφειρος (sappheiros) from Hebrew סַפִּיר (sapir), a term that probably originally referred to … See more

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    Nov 22, 2024 · Sapphire, transparent to translucent, natural or synthetic variety of corundum (q.v.; aluminum oxide, Al2O3) that has been highly prized as a gemstone since about 800 bc. Its colour is due mainly to the presence of small …

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    Now reading: What Is Sapphire - Gemstone Facts and Information When it comes to iconic blue gemstones, Sapphire is simply unbeatable. Its distinguished world-class color and breathtaking clarity have been leaving people speechless for millennia, and the gem has undoubtedly made its mark on history down the ages.

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    What is a sapphire gemstone?
    Sapphire, transparent to translucent, natural or synthetic variety of corundum (q.v.; aluminum oxide, Al2O3) that has been highly prized as a gemstone since about 800 bc. Its colour is due mainly to the presence of small amounts of iron and titanium and normally ranges from a very pale blue to deep

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    Is Sapphire a mineral?
    Quick Facts General, Category ... Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminium oxide (α-Al2O3) with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, cobalt, lead, chromium, vanadium, magnesium, boron, and silicon.

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    What color is Sapphire?
    Displayed at right is the color sapphire. The first recorded use of sapphire as a color name in English was in 1430. [ 2 ] "Sapphire blue" redirects here. For the RAL color, see RAL 5003 Sapphire blue. At right is displayed the color sapphire blue.

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    What is a blue sapphire?
    Blue sapphire belongs to the mineral species corundum. It can be a pure blue but ranges from greenish blue to violetish blue. The name “sapphire” can also apply to any corundum that’s not red and doesn’t qualify as ruby, another corundum variety.

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    Is a sapphire a ruby?
    Sapphire is a type of the mineral corundum, an aluminium oxide (Al 2 O 3). Sapphires are the same as rubies, except that they are not red. Sapphire can be found in the ground or it can be made in large crystal. Blue sapphires are the most famous kind, but they can be many different colors, like amber and orange. Sapphires have a long history.

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    Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminium oxide ( α- Al 2 O 3) with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, cobalt, lead, chromium, vanadium, magnesium, boron, and silicon.

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