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Suitable for Museums,Institutions and Students of Gemology.
Heated to enhance Luster and Color – The industry standard for Sapphire.
Will make a Gorgeous Ring or Pendent accented with Diamonds.
A Gem of Lasting Beauty.
Among the Rarest of gemstones.
Multiple Colors – Rare Mix of Blue Yellow and Green
Hardness: 9 Chemical Comp: AL22O3 Density: 4.00 Crystal Group: Hexagonal
The Sapphire belongs to the corundum group, with excellent hardness,exceeded only by Diamond –the hardest mineral on Earth. The oldest sapphire finds are in Ceylon, or Sri Lanka as it is known today where they are mined from ancient times.Ceylon sapphires are recognized by the luminosity of their light to mid-blue colors. Ranging from blue to purple and pink.
Top-quality sapphires are extremely rare. Beauty, magnificent color, transparency, and durability are the main features. Color determines the value of a sapphire. Sri Lanka is known for the finest and the largest sapphires in the world.
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