Description

Natural Purple Sapphire

Natural purple sapphire gemstones, a type of corundum, are valued for their durability and brilliance and are renowned for their distinctive color, which ranges from gentle lilac to deep violet.
One of the most incredibly rare sapphires in the world, purple sapphires are also frequently called lavender or violet. Because these precious stones can naturally change color in response to changes in surrounding illumination, they can dazzling spectators.

• Variety: Corundum (Aluminum Oxide mineral)
• Color: Can be lavender, light amethyst or deep purple (the color is due to the presence of vanadium in the stone)
• Mohs scale of hardness: 9.