Sapphire is a precious gemstone known for its deep blue color, though it also comes in various shades like pink, yellow, green, white, and purple. It is a variety of corundum with its blue color caused by traces of iron and titanium. Sapphire has been cherished for centuries.
Physical Properties of Sapphire:
Color: Most commonly deep blue, but also found in pink, yellow, green, white, purple, and orange.
Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale (extremely durable, second only to diamond).
Common Sources: Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Australia, Madagascar, and Kashmir.
