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The '''sapphire''' is one of the four taditional precious [[gemstones]], distinguished by its deep blue colour. Lighter varieties of sapphire are mined in Ceylon. Like the [[ruby]] it is a variety of the mineral corundum. |
The '''sapphire''' is one of the four taditional precious [[gemstones]], distinguished by its deep [[blue]] colour. Lighter varieties of sapphire are mined in Ceylon. Like the [[ruby]] it is a variety of the mineral corundum. |
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Sapphires are extremely rare and in period probably came to [[Europe]] from [[India]] via the [[Silk Road]]. |
Sapphires are extremely rare and in [[period]] probably came to [[Europe]] from [[India]] via the [[Silk Road]]. |
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See also |
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* [[sapphire (maplet)|Sapphire according to Maplet's ''A Greene Forest'']] |
* [[sapphire (maplet)|Sapphire according to Maplet's ''A Greene Forest'']] |
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Revision as of 10:39, 5 May 2006
The sapphire is one of the four taditional precious gemstones, distinguished by its deep blue colour. Lighter varieties of sapphire are mined in Ceylon. Like the ruby it is a variety of the mineral corundum.
Sapphires are extremely rare and in period probably came to Europe from India via the Silk Road.
See also
