SAPPHIRE

Sapphire

Sapphire is a gemstone variety of the mineral corundum, an aluminium oxide . Trace amounts of other elements such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper, or magnesium can give corundum blue, yellow, purple, orange, or a greenish color. Chromium impurities in corundum yield a pink or red tint, the latter being called a ruby.

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sapphire

Noun

  1. A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
  2. A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
  3. A deep blue colour.
  4. A type of South American hummingbird.
    The blue-chinned sapphire can be found many parts of South America, depending on season.

Adjective

  1. of a deep blue colour.


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