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 Sapphire 
The sapphire is most known for its superb and profound blue color
Although, this corindon exists in a multitude of colors,
except red. In that case it would be ruby. This rare
gem is intensively sought for its high demand in jewellery.
The nicest specimens come from Kashmir,
India but they are also found in Ceylon, Pakistan, Thailand,
Australia, and Africa.
Hardness
Hardness is 9 out of 10.
Colors
Sapphires except for red can come in many colors, yellow, green, orangy-pink, pink, white, orange, purple, black, and of course light blue to dark (night) blue.
Horoscope
Stone of the month of September.
Lithotherapy
Helps to fight symptoms and heal the following: arthritis, articulation pains, back pains, inflammation, insomnia, head aches, dandruff, nose bleeds...
Characteristics
| Refraction : 1.76-1.77 |
Composition : Aluminium oxide |
| Specific weight : 4.00 |
Hardness : 9 |
| Type :
Corindon
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