Materials

Sapphire

Sapphire is a variety of corundum and is not limited to blue: other colors are also documented, while red corundum is called ruby. This profile invites comparing first the described color and the identity of the material. The denomination by itself does not inform about all treatments or certify provenance, and no commercial jewelry is evaluated here.

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Type
gema
Mineral
corindón
Mohs Hardness
9

Origin and documentation

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Verification date: 18.10.2026

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