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Sapphire yellow

Sapphire yellow

    Found in Sri Lanka, in Thailand, in Australia, in Tanzania and in Madagascar, the yellow sapphires are of a beautiful brightness with a brilliant color. They are relatively rare to find not inclusive and untreated.

    To know more about the mineralogy of the yellow Sapphire, see Mindat.org->

    Gemological data

    • Chemical formula : Al2 O3
    • Hardness (Mohs) : 9
    • Density : 3.97 - 4.05
    • Refractive index : ne=1.759-1.761 no=1.767-1.770
    • Birefingence : -0.008 / -0.009
    • Crystal system : Rhombohedral - Trigonal
    • Group : Corundum

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