{"product_id":"raw-blue-sapphire-in-matrix-badakhshan-afghanistan","title":"Raw Blue Sapphire in Matrix | Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBlue Sapphire is traditionally associated with wisdom, serenity, and spiritual insight. It resonates with the throat and third eye chakras, which are believed to relate to honest communication, intuition, and inner awareness. Blue Sapphire is thought to encourage clarity, focus, and thoughtful self-expression, making it a meaningful stone for meditation and intentions centered on personal truth.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com\/blog\/sapphire-astrology\/the-spiritual-and-medicinal-properties-of-sapphires\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"The Spiritual and Medicinal Properties of Sapphires\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBlue Sapphire is a blue variety of corundum, an aluminum oxide mineral with the chemical formula Al₂O₃. Its coloring comes primarily from the interaction of trace iron and titanium within the crystal structure, producing shades that range from lighter blues to deeply saturated tones. Corundum has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, making sapphire one of the hardest natural gemstones, although the surrounding matrix may be considerably softer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eRaw Blue Sapphire in matrix preserves the crystals within their surrounding host rock, offering a different perspective from the cut gemstones commonly seen in jewelry. Corundum belongs to the trigonal crystal system and can develop recognizable six-sided crystal outlines. These unpolished mineral specimens highlight sapphire’s natural geological character, making them an appealing addition to corundum collections, blue crystal displays, and gemstone collections in their raw form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 127 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 6 cm x 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBadakhshan Province of northeastern Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: SAPP-MC-RAW1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for one crystal, as shown in the picture. Please review all photos and videos, and feel free to message me with any questions. I take pictures in lighting that is most representative of the crystal, but monitor settings may slightly affect the colors displayed on your screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll crystals have been carefully hand-selected for their quality and aesthetic appeal, ensuring you receive a beautiful piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Muse Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68565289500978,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3816\/0434\/files\/IMG_7819.jpg?v=1794102862","url":"https:\/\/shopcuriousmuse.com\/products\/raw-blue-sapphire-in-matrix-badakhshan-afghanistan","provider":"Curious Muse Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}