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Sapphire refers to gem varieties of the mineral corundum, an aluminium oxide. when it is a color other than red. Sapphire can be found naturally or manufactured in large crystal boules. Because of its remarkable hardness sapphire is used in many applications, including infrared optical components, watch crystals, high durability windows, and wafers for the deposition of semiconductors, such as GaN nanorods. The mineral corundum consists of pure aluminium oxide. Trace amounts of other elements such as iron, titanium and chromium give corundum their blue, yellow, pink, purple, orange or greenish color. Sapphire includes any gemstone quality varieties of the mineral corundum except the fully saturated red variety, which is instead known as ruby, and the pinkish-orange variety known as padparadscha.
Gift. These deep blue gems have many religious connotations and were thought to be a symbol of purity. They were used to cure eye ailments, purify the blood, and fortify the heart. The wearer is thought to be wise, virtuous, and strong.
Sapphire is the birthstone associated with September.
The 45th wedding anniversary is known as the sapphire anniversary.
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Birthday Stone
Monday : Pearl,the only organic gem
Tuesday : Garnet
Wednesday : Cat's eye, Chatoyant Chrysoberyl
Thursday : Emerald
Friday : Topaz
Saturday : Sapphire
Sunday : Ruby
Birth Month Stone
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: AquaMarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal
November: Citrine
December: Topaz
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