Physical Properties of Sapphire Stone |
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Chemical Formula: | Al2O3 |
Chemical Composition: | Aluminum Oxide |
Crystal System: | Hexagonal |
Lustre: | Vitreous to adamantine |
Transparency: | Transparent to opaque |
Colour: | White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink, Purple, Gray, Black, Multicolored |
Streak: | white |
Hardness: | 9 on Mohs scale |
Tenacity: | Brittle |
Cleavage: | None |
Fracture: | Concoidal |
Density: | 3.98 |
Refractive Index: | 1.76 - 1.77 |
Sapphire is the form of the aluminum oxide. It is originate in the nature in profusion. It is the hardest natural essence after diamonds. It cannot be molded, craft or drown. It is must stronger than any other ocular material. Its surface is having extreme hardness and highly opposing to scratching, scuff as well as electricity. It is having high dielectric constant. It is chemically inert and having high thermal conductivity. It is totally impassive by chemicals except hot caustic and melted in high temperature. It is having a wide optical transmission from ultra violet rays to nearly infrared waves. It is non porous and unaffected by weathering and hydration. It is having the rhombohedra structure when obtained from temperament however it is very clear as water and having higher precision.
This sparkler is the "45th anniversary gemstone". The chakras connection of this stone is depend on the color of this sapphire. It is known for creative phrase, suspicion and deliberation. It is also known as the astuteness stone, each color of sapphire is having its own fastidious acumen. Sapphire is the "stone of prosperity", attracting the gifts of all the kinds and fulfilling the dreams and desires. Sapphire restores stability in the carcass. It stimulates deliberation and makes our thoughts luminosity.
This stone is used in charms and also available in many colors.
It is associated with throat chakra and it is traditionally focus on limpidness and adore. It aids you to stay on the pious path, releasing blockages and grants vigor. It facilitates self idiom associating in communication and expressing on truth and beliefs. It brings serenity and peace to the mind. It is also aligning physical, mental and spiritual planes. It opens and heals the thyroid and that's why it is associated with throat chakra. It has a balancing effect on the nervous system.
It is dominated by the heart chakra and lucid the poignant blockages bringing serenity and unrestricted devotion.
It is acquired by the crown chakra and it is extremely protective and removing all impediments and helps us to find out our life's purpose for betterment. It provides focus and promotes goodness and integrity. It is mainly associated to Libra birthstone.
It is associated with third eye chakra and improves psychic awareness and eliminates negative energies from the aura.
It is known as a stone of fidelity, stimulating the heart chakra and bringing loyalty and integrity.
Sapphires are of many kinds and every sapphire has to be carefully worn in order, for better result of the purpose you are wearing. Usually a yellow sapphire is worn in more than 3 ratti, studded in gold or diamond ring in the index finger. The best day for wearing this gem is Thursday.
Sapphire gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, DR Congo, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar, Malawi, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Somaliland, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, UK, USA, Vietnam, Zimbabwe