Padparadscha Sapphire

Precious gem Corundum

9Hardness (Mohs)

Al₂O₃:Cr,VChemistry

1Known origins & mines

The lotus-flower sapphire: a rare pink-orange blend named after the Sri Lankan sunset lotus. The most valuable fancy sapphire, historically found only in Sri Lanka; newer finds at Ilakaka (Madagascar) and Tunduru (Tanzania) occasionally match it.

Known origins & mines

Meetiyagoda Lotus Fields · Sri Lanka

Active mining · Legendary locality

Historic home of padparadscha — Sri Lankan lotus-orange sapphires formed the benchmark hue collectors demand; untreated certified stones fet…

Mineral family: Corundum

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