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Gorgeous Cushion Faceted Lab Created (Corundum) Pink Sapphire

Sapphires are a type of mineral called corundum, and they can be found in a variety of colors, including pink, blue, yellow, and green. In nature, sapphires are formed when aluminum and oxygen combine with other minerals under extreme heat and pressure. However, scientists have developed methods to replicate these natural conditions in a laboratory setting, resulting in lab-created sapphires.

Lab-created pink sapphires are made by growing corundum crystals in a controlled environment, where the temperature, pressure, and chemical composition of the solution are carefully controlled. During the growth process, trace elements are added to the solution to produce the desired pink color. The resulting crystals are then cut and polished to create the final gemstone.

Lab-created pink sapphires have the same chemical and physical properties as natural pink sapphires, which means that they have the same hardness, durability, and brilliance. However, lab-created sapphires are often less expensive than natural sapphires because they are produced in a shorter amount of time and in larger quantities. Additionally, lab-created sapphires do not require any mining or extraction, making them a more environmentally friendly choice.

Chemical composition : Al2O3
Crystal Structure : Triagonal
Thermal properties: Melting point 2046Â°C
Purity : 99.99%
Refractive Index : 1.717
Density : 3.98-4.1 g/cm3
Hardness Mohs : 9 on Moh's Scale
Manufacturing Process : Verneuil / Flame Fusion
Birthstone Month : September