Open Pit or Shallow Mining In this process, shallow pits of vast size are formed. How is Sapphire Mined?Īs of current employment, there are 3 main procedures to mine the stone. Little but precious traces of it had been sourced from the Kashmir region of India/Pakistan, which was famously called “Kashmir Blue Sapphire.” However, very little quantity of these precious gems is mined from the region anymore. It is heavily mined from Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Tanzania, Madagascar, and even Australia. Sapphire is a stone that can be found in several sources spread across the globe.

In fact, completion of 65 years is called Sapphire Jubilee! The name “sapphire” can be used for all these colours, but the red variety is called “ruby.” Known birthstone of September, they can also be gifted for the 45th anniversaries.

However, some natural sapphires are also available in many different colours like yellow, pink, orange, purple, and green. They’re most commonly found in the popular blue colour. Perhaps the most known member of the mineral corundum, these regal jewels come with faint traces of iron, chromium, copper, titanium, or even magnesium.

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