About Sapphire
A gem variety of corundum, encompassing all colors except red (which is ruby). Blue is most traditional, but it can be pink, yellow, etc. It's a stone of wisdom, mental clarity, and spiritual truth, often used for protection and focus.
Primary Hues
Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Colorless, Black
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of wisdom, royalty, and prophecy. Believed to bring protection, good fortune, and spiritual insight. Calms the mind.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents spiritual wisdom- truth- and higher learning- the classic association for Sapphire.
Justice
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes truth- fairness- and integrity- resonating with Sapphire's energy.
Associated Deities
Zeus/Jupiter
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Sky- Law- Wisdom- King of Gods
Rationale: Sapphire has long been associated with divine wisdom and royalty.
Archangel Michael
Pantheon: Abrahamic
Domain: Protection- Truth- Strength- Communication
Rationale: Michael's connection to truth and divine will aligns with Sapphire.
Metaphysical Uses
Wisdom & Spiritual Insight Meditation
Focus & Self-Discipline Altar
Prosperity & Gifts Attraction
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Geological & Scientific Details
Sapphire is classified as a oxide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Aluminium oxide, Al2O3. Common crystal habits include as crystals, massive and granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide mineral
- Chemical Formula: Aluminium oxide, Al2O3
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Typically blue, but varies
- Crystal Habit: As crystals, massive and granular
- Twinning: Both growth twins (in various orientations) and polysynthetic glide twinning on the rhombohedron [1011
- Cleavage: Poor
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: Colorless
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to nearly opaque
Associated Minerals
- Corundum (parent mineral)
- Ruby (red corundum)
- Padparadscha (pink-orange variety)
- Star Sapphire (showing asterism)
- Zircon (can resemble)