Natural Corundum Sapphire
Item Description
Dimensions: 10.40 x 8.40 x 4.87 mm
Weight: 3.90 carats
Mohs Hardness: 9
Toughness: Excellent
Shape: Oval
Color: Blue
Transparency: Translucent to Semi-Translucent
Cutting Style: Crown; Brilliant Cut. Pavilion; Step Cut
Geographic Origin: Basalt Related
Condition: No Visible Flaws
Additional Description: Sapphire is mostly thought of as blue in color, however it could be any color of the mineral corundum, expect for red. The name comes from the Greek sapheiros which means "bright blue stone." Ancient Mediterranean cultures prized sapphire above all other gems. Today, the most highly prized blue sapphire is sourced from Kashmir, India. Other significant sources include Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar
Basalt related sapphires from different origins often have similar characteristics. In many cases it is not possible to determine their geographic origin, which may include Australia, Thailand, Nigeria and others. Any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data.