Sapphire is a precious , a variety of the mineral , consisting of (α-23) with trace amounts of elements such as , , , , , , , , and . The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word , itself from the Greek word sappheiros (), which referred to . It is typically blue, but natural "fancy" sapphires also occur in yellow, purple, orange, and green colors; "parti sapphires" show two or more colors. Red corundum stones also occur, but are called rather than sapphires. Pink-colored corundum may be classified either as ruby or sapphire depending on locale. [] Commonly, natural sapphires are cut and polished into gemstones and worn in . They also may be created synthetically in laboratories for industrial or decorative purposes in large . Because of the remarkable of sapphires – 9 on the (the third hardest mineral, after at 10 and at 9.5) – sapphires are also used in some non-ornamental applications, such as components, high-durability , crystals and movement bearings, and very thin , which are used as the of special-purpose such as integrated circuits and -based blue . Sapphire is the for September and the gem of the 45th . A occurs after 65 years.
Sterling Silver Clasp
18"
