Tag Archive for: Corundum
Corundum
minerals
Corundum is a mineral that is primarily composed of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and is one of the naturally occurring crystalline forms of aluminum oxide. It is a very hard mineral and is commonly used as an abrasive in various industrial applications. Corundum…
Exploring the Spectrum of Sapphire Colors
Gem Encyclopedia
When you think of a sapphire, it’s hard not to imagine a brilliant blue gemstone. After all, the name sapphire is derived from the Latin word “saphirus” and the Greek work “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. But sapphire naturally occurs in a myriad…
Corundum: Properties, Uses and Virtues
Gem Encyclopedia, Using Crystal
Corindon : A royal family
Corundum is a family of stones admired for their famous varieties: ruby and sapphire. Revered for its hardness, surpassed only by diamonds, corundum boasts a spectrum of unsuspected hues.
Let’s embark on a journey to discover…
Sapphire
Crystal Encyclopedia, Gem Encyclopedia
Sapphire is a precious gemstone that is a variety of the mineral corundum, which is composed of aluminum oxide. It is typically blue in color, but can also be found in other hues such as yellow, pink, purple, green, and colorless. The blue color of sapphire…