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Corundum - Sapphire

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Details

Carat
0.49 ct
Dimensions
5.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 mm
Cut
Oval Cabochon
Shape
Oval
Cutting style
Cabochon
Colour
Mulberry
Clarity
Slightly included
Treatment
Untreated
Origin
Tanzania
Stone number
7917
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· Mineralogy ·

pink Sapphire

The pink sapphire shines from delicate rose tones to vivid pink with rare brilliance. It embodies femininity, energy, and timeless elegance.

9
Mohs hardness
trigonal
Crystal system
1.762 - 1.770
Refractive index
Untreated
Natural stone

Properties

Mineral group
Corundum
Chemical formula
Al₂O₃
Colorant
chromium
Crystal system
trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
9
Density
approx. 4.0 g/cm³
Refractive index
1.762 - 1.770
Optical character
anisotropic, uniaxial negative
Birefringence
0.008 - 0.010
Dispersion
0.018
Pleochroism
distinctly dichroic: pink / reddish pink
Fluorescence
moderate to strong red
Luster
vitreous

Why this stone

It combines extreme rarity with radiant beauty - an exclusive gemstone hue with powerful symbolism.

Tradition

Pink sapphire stands for love, passion, and joy of life. It is said to open the heart’s energy and support emotional healing.