Sapphire – Natural, Faceted, Orange
"Fancy sapphires" are those with colors other than classic, well-known blues. These fancy sapphires hail from Rock Creek, Montana. Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
Article: Ruby and Sapphire Origins
Credit: Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA
Gemstone | Sapphire, Corundum |
Natural or man made | Natural |
Origin | United States |
Origin details | Rock Creek, Montana |
Gem State | Faceted |
Color | Orange, Yellow, Purple, Colorless |
Transparency | Transparent |