"Kashmir" Sapphire
"Kashmir" sapphire is a trade term for the sapphire of violetish blue to pure blue hue with strong to vivid saturation and medium-dark tone. The stones have a velvety lustre due to minute inclusions. The colour is also known as "cornflower blue". "Kashmir" is often regarded as finest-quality blue sapphire.
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| A variety or type of: | Sapphire, which is a variety of Corundum |
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| Mineral information: | "Kashmir" Sapphire information at mindat.org |