SAPPHIRE
Composition
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A member of the mineral species corundum
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The mineral corundum is composed only of aluminum and oxygen, and it requires a growth environment that’s free of silicon. However, silicon is a very common element, making natural corundum relatively uncommon. In its purest state, corundum is actually colourless
Colours
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In the Blue range : pure blue or in the greenish blue to violetish blue range
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Fancy colours : any corundum which does not qualify as a ruby (red) is called a fancy colour sapphire. They come in violet, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple and intermediate hues
Modern Birthstones lists
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Marks the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries
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Modern birthstone for the month of Septembre, the zodiac sign Virgo and the Chinese year of the Tiger
CURE - HEAL - PROTECT - AID
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DEMENTIA
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VIRGICHTIGET (GOUT)
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INSOMNIA
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EYE AILMENTS / STY
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KNOWLEDGE / UNDERSTANDING
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FOOLISHNESS
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ANGER
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EVIL SPIRIT
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STALKERS
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DEPRESSION
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FEVERS