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Blue Sapphire
Gemstone Information
Information * Loose gemstones
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Blue Sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September and the gemstone representing the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries. The ancients believed sapphires influenced spirits, guarded against unchastity, made peace between enemies, and protected them from capture. They were also thought to clear the mind and skin, cure fevers, colds, eye diseases, and ulcers. Sapphire is a longtime symbol and guardian of purity, and it represents truth, sincerity, and consistency.
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examples of cut
blue
sapphire below and prices in our store section.
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ENHANCEMENT CODE H
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AGTA code.
PROPERTIES
Refractive
Index 1.762-1.77
Hardness = 9 (Moh's
Scale)
Specific Gravity =4.0
Species - Corundum
Optic Character - Double Refraction.
Phenomena - Chatoyancy (Very Rare)
WARNINGS FOR CARE
Ultrasonic: Usually Safe
Steamer: Usually Safe
Heat: Poor; may sometimes Improve color, but may cause loss of color
Chemicals that
harm: Borax
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Crystal Structure
Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal), dipyramidal, barrel and tabloid shape.
MAJOR SOURCES
Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, India, Kampuchea, Kenya, Tanzania, US, Madagascar |
Birthstones |
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January |
Garnet |
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February |
Amethyst |
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March |
Aquamarine |
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April |
Diamond |
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May |
Emerald |
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June |
Pearl/Alexandrite |
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July |
Ruby |
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August |
Peridot |
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September |
Sapphire |
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October |
Opal/Tourmaline |
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November |
Topaz or Citrine |
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December |
Blue Topaz or Zircon |
Antique Cut.
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Antique
cushion.
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Oval shape. |
Emerald
cut. |
Round cut. |
Heart
shape. |
Marquise cut. |
Pear
shape. |
Princess cut.
Step cut. |
Trillion
cut. |
Straight
Baguette. |
Tapered
Baguette. |
Round
cabochon. |
Oval
cabochon.
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