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- Dictionarysapphire/ˈsafʌɪə/
noun
- 1. a transparent precious stone, typically blue, which is a variety of corundum (aluminium oxide): "a sapphire ring"
- 2. a small hummingbird with shining blue or violet colours in its plumage and a short tail.
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SAPPHIRE definition: 1. a precious stone, usually bright blue, that is often used in jewellery: 2. bright blue 3…. Learn more.
Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminium oxide ( α- Al 2 O 3) with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, cobalt, lead, chromium, vanadium, magnesium, boron, and silicon.
1. a. : a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red. especially : one of a transparent rich blue. b. : a gem of such corundum. 2. : a deep purplish-blue color. sapphire adjective. Examples of sapphire in a Sentence.
Sapphire is a transparent gemstone known for its deep-blue variety. Sapphire belongs to the corundum family of minerals. Sapphires come in a variety of colors (including completely clear), but if a color is not specified, the word sapphire usually refers to the blue kind.
SAPPHIRE meaning: 1. a precious stone, usually bright blue, that is often used in jewellery: 2. bright blue 3…. Learn more.
Sapphire, transparent to translucent, natural or synthetic variety of corundum (q.v.; aluminum oxide, Al2O3) that has been highly prized as a gemstone since about 800 bc. Its colour is due mainly to the presence of small amounts of iron and titanium and normally ranges from a very pale blue to deep.
Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the gem of the 5th and 45th anniversaries. Kashmir. Intensely saturated and velvety, rare sapphires from Kashmir set the standard for blue. Royal Blue. The world’s most famous engagement ring: Kate Middleton’s and Princess Diana’s sapphire. Padparadscha.
