Rare Sapphirine
Rare Sapphirine: It owes its name to its resemblance to the sapphire stone, although it is much rarer than the latter.
Sapphirine is a relatively rare fine stone, which belongs to the family of silicates. It owes its name to its resemblance to the sapphire stone, although it is much rarer than the latter. Sapphirine was first discovered in 1839.
Sapphirine is often used in jewelry because it is very strong and durable. It has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, which makes it a fairly scratch-resistant stone. It is also quite dense, with a density ranging from 3.4 to 3.7 g/cm³, which makes it heavier than most other fine stones.
Sapphirine colors generally vary from blue to blue-green. It is faceted for use in jewelry, but it can also be cabochon cut to reveal its unique beauty.
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