subject: Pink Sapphires: The Minerals and Gems [print this page] Pink is one of the many hues of the colored gem called sapphire All sapphires are of the corundum variety (aluminum oxide composition) of mineral. Corundum comes in many colors including blue, red, violet, pink, green, yellow, orange, gray, white, colorless, and black. Red corundum is called Ruby due to history. When a color is not specified, "sapphire" is taken to be the blue to violet color of corundum. Pink sapphires are one of the other favorite colors of sapphires, considered to be in the class of connoisseur gems.ink Sapphires, like all mineral gems, can have inclusions and flaws. Additionally, the color of a pink sapphire can range from pale to "hot pink" to almost red.
A high quality cut will show the most even color through the pink sapphire jewelry and expose the fewest inclusions.A well cut pink sapphire should allow the most light to pass through the stone in its setting Pink sapphires generally are sold based upon weight in carats also. A carat is equal to 200 milligrams Pink sapphires are generally more valuable with higher clarity.Pink. This is the color of pink sapphires,Heat treatment is a common treatment of sapphires to enhance their color permanently without effecting the crystal structure. Sapphires have a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale (1-10). This makes sapphires second only to diamonds in their hardness. Pink Sapphires are highly valuable and currently demands exorbitant prices due to the increasing popularity. Check around many different online sources to find all the information and details needed before making a purchase.
