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Fancy Coloured Sapphire
Chemical Formula Al2O3

Fancy coloured sapphire comes from the corundum family. It consits of various colours such as green, orange, red, etc. fancy coloured sapphires naturally occur in nature and it is common to heat (thermal enhancement) sapphires to improve their colour. The untreated ones are rare and command a premium.

We carry heated fancy coloured sapphires in calibrated sizes in several shapes such as rounds, ovals, marquise, squares, etc in various sizes. For more information on the sizes we usually keep in calibrated sizes, please click here.

We can also cut precision cut fancy coloured sapphires, this is finely cut and crafted to bring the maximum brilliancy into it. This is done with the help of automated machines and skilled labour. For your demands in precision cut, please contact us for more information.

We can accomodate pairs, layouts and single unique fancy coloured sapphires in both heated and unheated material. Also perfected is the art of special cuts or custom cuts. This is suited to fit your specifications and can be any shape and/or cut of your choice. For your requirements, please contact us.

Crystal Habit Massive and Granular
Crystal System Hexagonal
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal, Splintery
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 9.0
Luster Vitreous
Refractive Index 1.762-1.778
Optical properties Abbe number 72.2
Birefringence 0.008
Pleochroism Strong
Streak White
Specific Gravity 3.95-4.03
Melting point 2030-2050 C
Fusibility Infusible
Solubility Insoluble
Coefficient of thermal Expansion 5e-6-6.6e-6/K

 

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