Color Shift Sapphire

Photo Copyright © Brian Kosnar - Mineral Classics  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Gemstone: Sapphire
Location of Origin:Tunduru, Tunduru District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania
Origin:Natural
Treatments:None reported
Cut Type:Oval
Weight:1.06 cts.
Dimensions:6.19mm x 5.40mm x ?mm
This stone has a nice color shift with a fine pinkish-purple color in incandescent lighting which shifts to a beautiful bluish color (with slight purplish-pink highlights) in sunlight. This stone displays a different color in different kinds of lighting, which includes halogen lighting, fluorescent lighting, and incandescent lighting.


This photo has been shown 1569 times



View User Page & Photos View Sapphire Gallery Light Background