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📖 Description of Corundum and Its Varieties

Corundum is a crystalline form of aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) and is one of the hardest minerals on Earth, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale. Its durability, brilliance, and wide range of colours make it a prized gemstone in fine jewellery.

• Ruby – The red variety of corundum, collared by chromium. Considered one of the most precious gems, symbolising love, vitality, and passion.

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  Blue Sapphire – The most famous variety of sapphire, coloured by iron and titanium. It represents wisdom, loyalty, and protection.

• Padparadscha Sapphire – A rare and highly sought-after orange-pink sapphire, often described as the colour of a lotus blossom or sunset.

• Fancy Sapphires – Corundum that appears in colours other than red or blue, such as yellow, green, purple, and even colourless. These gems provide a broad spectrum of creative options for jewellery.

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