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Sapphire is the non-red variety of corundum, the second hardest natural mineral known to mankind. The red variety of corundum is Ruby - all other colors are called sapphire. Sapphires are well known among the general public as being blue, but can be nearly any color, even colorless. White (or colorless but massive) sapphire would more properly be called corundum. The blue color is by far the most popular color for sapphire but orange-pink, golden, white, and even black have generated much interest in the gem trade. One interesting bit of trivia - sapphire is aluminum oxide, and aluminum is a highly reactive metal. Any freshly exposed surface of aluminum is quickly oxidized to corundum (sapphire), so it can be said that your garden chair (or or any other aluminum object) is coated with a fine layer of sapphire. |
 The sapphire has long symbolized
truth. It increases intuition and empathy and helps concentration
during prayer and meditation. It is a cooling stone good for fevers,
inflammation and burns. Induces centring, mental calm and clarity
and is good for minimising epileptic seizures. Opens the Third eye and Throat
Chakras for sincerity, and faithfulness |
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