White Sapphire

Natural White Sapphire

White Sapphire Stone is a Corundum (aluminum oxide) family member. Pure corundum is completely colorless. Natural white sapphire is rare compared to colored sapphires because of their natural formation. Other materials contribute small amounts of impurities that impart color to the crystals.

• Color: Natural White Sapphire is colorless and the purest form of Corundum
• Origin: Significant sapphire deposits are found in Australia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Shandong, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kashmir, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Burma, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Montana, and Vietnam.
• Chemical Composition: Sapphire Stone has aluminum oxide (α-Al2O3) with minor amounts of components such as iron, titanium, chromium, vanadium, or magnesium.
• Cut: Step Cut, Brilliant Cut, Mixed Cut, and Cabochon Cut.
• Specific Gravity: 3.95-4.03
• Refractive Index: 1.762-1.788
• Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale (3rd hardest natural gemstone after moissanite and diamond)

Formation

Sapphires are mined from alluvial deposits or primary underground workings.

Treatment

Sapphire goes through heat treatment to increase clarity and color. At temperatures more than 1700 degrees Celsius, the silk dissolves and increases the clarity of the white sapphire stone. Heat procedure can change a colorless sapphire into a blue sapphire. At lesser temperatures, silk can be heated but not vanish to lighten the color.

Birthstone

Sapphire is the birthstone for September

Unusual Properties

Gemstones have always been an essential part of society since we have accurate records of human culture. These stones have long been associated with blessings, luck, money, protection, and prosperity by people and their cultures. White Sapphire Stone brings wisdom and strength of spirit. It carries extremely pure energy for clarity of thought and opening the powers of the mind. White Sapphire strengthens communication with the Higher Self level of consciousness in seeking spiritual guidance for this lifetime and brings the resolve needed to overcome obstacles to one’s spiritual path. It is beneficial in revealing one’s talents and potential and inspires living with integrity and keeping true to one’s ideals when faced with difficult choices or circumstances.

White sapphire, which symbolizes Venus, the planet of beauty and love, is a lucky gemstone. According to Vedic astrology, white sapphire, also known as white pukhraj, has several potent astrological advantages. It has a dazzling elegance and is clear and colorless in appearance. This stone is in high demand by the general public because it makes an outstanding diamond substitute in jewellery. Wearing White Sapphire Stone enhances the qualities of fairness, objectivity, morality, and freedom from greed. It also assists in breaking self-defeating habits or behaviors that impede spiritual progress. White sapphire also bestows the people who wear it, particularly in marriage and, gives the people abundant happiness, carries pure energy to balance your soul and mind. White Sapphire Stone is associated with the forty-fifth wedding anniversary.

Usage

Engagement/Wedding Rings (Recommended), Rings, Studs, Earrings, and other jewellery. White sapphire is supposed to cultivate consciousness and give wearers a high aptitude and creative ability. It ignites the desire to approach the task creatively, producing incredible success.

What We Supply

We can supply natural white sapphire loose stones in all kinds of colours, qualities from different origins, and in different kinds of cuts. But the ones listed in this section are medium-quality, natural white sapphires. For other white sapphire stones, please send us an e-mail at info@gemsngems.com with your requirements, and we will find that piece for you.