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◇ NATURAL & SYNTHETIC GEMSTONE

Natural & Synthetic White Sapphire

Colourless

ColourColourless
NatureNatural & Synthetic
Availability Available
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Gemologist-led catalogue information

About this gemstone

Natural & Synthetic White Sapphire is a GemTrove catalogue option presented with colourless 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

Review the recorded gemstone identity and customer-facing characteristics below. Fields without approved information are omitted.

GemstoneWhite Sapphire
NatureNatural & Synthetic
ColourColourless
AvailabilityAvailable

Gemologist reference

Gemological Properties

VarietyWhite Sapphire
SpeciesCorundum
NatureNatural & Synthetic
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.

Tradition & gifting

Traditional & Cultural Associations

Vedic / RashiVrishabha (Taurus), Karka (Cancer), Tula (Libra)

Birthstone, anniversary and zodiac/Rashi references are traditional or cultural associations. They are presented separately from scientific gemological properties.

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.

Related gemstone options

0.50 ct Round White Sapphire Synthetic Available 0.50 ct Oval White Sapphire Synthetic Available 0.50 ct Pear White Sapphire Synthetic Available 0.50 ct Cushion White Sapphire Synthetic Available 0.50 ct Cushion Modified White Sapphire Synthetic Available 0.50 ct Emerald Cut White Sapphire Synthetic Available 0.50 ct Radiant White Sapphire Synthetic Available 0.50 ct Square Radiant White Sapphire Synthetic Available
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