Natural Padparadscha Sapphire

Pink-Orange

ColourPink-Orange

NatureNatural

Availability Available

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Gemologist-led catalogue information

About this gemstone

Natural Padparadscha Sapphire is a GemTrove catalogue option presented with pink-orange body colour. Its clean, balanced presentation makes it suitable for custom rings, earrings, pendants and multi-stone jewellery designs. GemTrove can assist with selecting proportions and matching stones for the intended jewellery piece.

Complete specification

Gemstone details and characteristics

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GemstonePadparadscha Sapphire

NatureNatural

ColourPink-Orange

AvailabilityAvailable

Gemologist reference

Gemological Properties

VarietyPadparadscha Sapphire

SpeciesCorundum

NatureNatural

Chemical compositionAl₂O₃

Crystal systemTrigonal

Crystal classHexagonal scalenohedral

Mohs hardness9.00

Specific gravity3.95–4.05

Refractive index1.762–1.770

Birefringence0.008–0.010

Optic characterUniaxial

Optic signNegative

LustreVitreous to adamantine

Transparency rangeTransparent to opaque

CleavageNo true cleavage; parting may occur.

FractureConchoidal to uneven.

TenacityBrittle.

FluorescenceVariable by variety and trace-element chemistry; ruby commonly shows red fluorescence.

CareWarm soapy water and a soft brush are generally suitable. Cleaning method must account for treatment; glass-filled or dyed ruby requires conservative care.

Ultrasonic cleaningCONDITIONAL

Steam cleaningCONDITIONAL

Scientific reference: Corundum launch authority seeded from GIA Ruby and Sapphire gem references.

Custom jewellery

Design custom jewellery around this gemstone

GemTrove can source the gemstone, confirm its actual dimensions and then engineer an engagement ring, pendant, earrings or other fine-jewellery design around the stone selected for you.

Engagement RingsSolitaire, halo, three-stone and bespoke designs.

PendantsCustom proportions based on the sourced gemstone.

Earrings & PairsMatched stones can be sourced to suit the design.