Madagascar sapphire stone, 2.30 carats

Technical details: Type: Sapphire Color: Blue Weight: 2.30 carats Dimensions (mm): 6.74x6.36x5.34 Shape: Cushion Clarity: Eye-clean Transparency: Transparent Hardness: 9.0 Treatment: Untreated Origin: Madagascar Certification: Certificate from Saudi Laboratory (MT) - website (www.mtgl.com.sa) Sapphire is one of the most valuable and remarkable gemstones, known for its deep enchanting blue color. Sapphire is composed of the mineral corundum, and its color is derived from small amounts of iron and titanium. Blue sapphire is prized for its beauty and durability, ranking second after diamond in hardness. Sri Lankan, Kashmiri, and Madagascan mines are famous for producing the finest types of blue sapphire, and Kashmiri sapphire in particular is among the rarest and most expensive types of sapphire in the world.