Pink Sapphire Gemstone Information Information * Loose gemstones * Jewelry links Pink Sapphire. Many believe sapphires are only blue, when indeed they are available in a variety of colors and are classified as fancy color sapphires. Pink sapphire has a range of color from a bright, delicate pink to a pink with a slight tinge of violet. Its most striking characteristic is its luster and is considered to be one of the most valuable secondary gems. View examples of cut pink sapphire below and prices in our store section.   ENHANCEMENT CODE H Click to view 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 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  January  Garnet February Amethyst March Aquamarine April Diamond May Emerald June Pearl/Alexandrite July Ruby August Peridot September Sapphire October Opal/Tourmaline November Topaz or Citrine December Blue Topaz or Zircon Round cut. Oval shape. Marquise cut. Pear Shape.   Princess cut. Emerald cut. Heart Shape.   Trillion Cut.

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