Synonyms: sapphire azure.
Class: Oxides and hydroxides.
Formula: Al2O3, aluminum oxide.
Hardness: 9.
Unit Weight: 4.
Color: blue and blue and white, pink, orange,yellow, green, purple, black.
Feature: white.
Similar minerals benitoite, kyanite, cordierite, tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline, zircon-Starla, spinel
Large deposits of sapphire, are located in the following countries: India, USA, Vietnam, Australia, Burma, Thailand, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, China.
Sapphire has a high hardness (Mohs 9) and high gloss. Refractive index 1,762-1,778. Sapphires have a very rich color gamut. Blue sapphire is due to titanium and iron impurities in the matrix Al2O3. In addition to the usual rock us blue there are gem-quality corundum specimens of orange, pink, orange, yellow, green and pink colors (so-called. "Fancy sapphires") and colorless ("leucosapphire"). Highly prized as "star" varieties of sapphire with a pronounced effect of asterism. More most valued moderate, velvety cornflower blue color. Too dark-colored sapphires, unlike emeralds, valued less.
Monks appreciate his calm and focus that he brings, but also because it helps to extinguish carnal passions. In the old Russian medical manual says: "Yakhont azure, who his in the ring with him is, repairing of calm and honest people, pious and merciful."
Its name derives from the Greek "sapfeyros" - "blue stone".
"Look, Shulamith, these sapphires. Some of them are similar to the color of cornflowers in wheat, the other in the autumn sky, some at sea in clear weather. This is the stone of virginity - a cold and clean. During the heavy travel far and put it in his mouth for thirst. It also cures leprosy and all sorts of evil growths. It provides clarity of thought "- King Solomon said to his beloved (AIKuprin" Shulamith ").
In ancient times, the sapphire was considered a frozen drink a drop of immortality, which could only drink the gods themselves. The Romans called it "tsianus" - "cornflower". The priests of the temple of Jupiter in ancient Rome wore the sacred rings sapphires.
And sapphire and ruby are varieties of corundum.
In Russia, called corundum sapphires: ruby - ruby chervchat, sapphire - sapphire azure.
Products
"Sapphire St Edward's." In the center of the ornament, ornament cross the British imperial crown is a beautiful sapphire pleasant colors - seems to be the oldest stone royal regalia. Probably, in the XVII century. He was cut rose. According to legend, the stone in its raw form was inserted into the ring of King Edward the Confessor came to the throne in 1042.
"Sapphire Stewart" or "Sapphire Charles II», located in the same crown and back is 3.8 cm long and 2.5 cm in width. This stone was in the crown of Charles II, but was kidnapped and taken over by the Stuarts, and then - in Crown ownership. At the coronation of Queen Victoria "Sapphire Stewart" was placed in the crown of the front, on the diadem, under the "Black Prince Ruby". At the coronation of George V was replaced by sapphire diamond "Cullinan, P", and he was placed behind the sapphire in the center, where he is now.
Medicinal properties
As a physician treating epilepsy, eczema, strokes, nervous disorders, paralysis, diabetes, reduces the wart clears the urogenital system, uterus, and leads in the order of the endocrine system. Sapphire also makes drugs more energy efficient, especially in the treatment of diseases of the skeletal system, and is irreplaceable as an implant in orthopedics and dentistry. Very strongly felt sapphire help with ulcers, tumors of any origin, eye diseases (including saves and from eye), and improves digestion. It heals wounds, and even the most difficult. Sapphire ray (looking at it whether a man is sent to a specific diseased site) has beneficial effects not only on the skin, but also on the bodies found in a given location (as well as green beryl - emerald, ruby and how). Sapphire lucheterapiya leads to normal activity of the endocrine glands.
Talismans and Amulets
The inhabitants of desert areas it is customary to take the sapphire in a long journey. It was believed that by putting a stone in your mouth, you do not feel thirsty throughout a long journey.
The ancient Egyptians believed that if a man wearing a Sapphire, someone decides to cheat or cheat, how to skillfully disguised it may still lie will be revealed. This gem of honesty will not allow his master to lie.
Mascots sapphire kept an unhappy love affair, so amorous and recommended people gusty.
Wanting to attract a lover, a woman was supposed to drink it from the cup, the force of a charged sapphire. For this purpose it was necessary to hold the sapphire over a cup of wine or water, charging him certain thoughts.
Owning jewelry sapphire should be remembered that a stone with cracks, stains can bring to people a lot of trouble, so in any case should not be worn with sapphire defects.
From ancient times healers have been known miraculous properties of sapphire. It was used to lower blood pressure, headaches, cleansing the blood.
Compliance with the sign of the Zodiac:
Jewelry with sapphires are advised to wear those born under the sign of Sagittarius.
Contraindicated jewelry with sapphires Capricorn.
Sapphire is the planet Jupiter. |
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