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Sapphire

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Gem gravels, Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
© Joseph A. Freilich

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Formula:
Al
 
2
O
 
3
A variety of Corundum

Most commonly refers to a blue gem variety of Corundum, but other coloured varieties of Corundum are also described as Sapphire, except red Corundum, which is better known as Ruby.

Classification of Sapphire

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Chemical Properties of Sapphire

Formula:
Al
 
2
O
 
3
Essential elements:Al, O
All elements listed in formula:Al, O

Other Names for Sapphire

Synonyms:
Corindon hyalinHyacinthosOrientalisk RubinSalamsteinSaphir
SapphirusTélésieUltralite
Arabic names:
Jacut
German names:
Ultralit
Spanish names:
Ultralita
Traditional Chinese names:
寶石
Varieties:
Asteriated SapphireStar Sapphire

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    Localities for Sapphire

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