
While blue is the most traditional and classic color for sapphire, sapphire is actually found in a variety of different colors.Since ruby is a member of the corundum group, it is closely related to sapphire and thus shares some properties, such as hardness, composition and double refraction, with sapphire.Corundum itself is not a very rare mineral, but gem quality corundum is extremely rare.
Most corundum is opaque to translucent and heavily included, suitable only for industrial use, including the production of abrasives used for sandpaper and machining of metal, plastics and wood. Sapphire is a member of the corundum family and is closely related to ruby the red to pink-red gem-quality variety of corundum. It is the second hardest substance on earth after diamond, rating 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Sapphire is typically very durable, and considered to be one of the hardest materials on earth. In times of antiquity and the Middle Ages, the term sapphire actually referred to lapis lazuli, but in the early nineteenth century, the description and definition of sapphire was changed to the corundum variety we know today. Throughout history, sapphire has symbolized truth, sincerity and loyalty.
Sapphire is the national gemstone for the United States and Greece. Historically, it was the birthstone of April. Sapphire is the traditional birthstone of September, and is the zodiacal sign of Virgo and Libra. Invisibility: When nervous, scared or upset, Black Sapphire turns invisible. Future Vision: Like all Sapphires, Black Sapphire has future vision which allows her to see the future to an extent. When fused with Pink Sapphire, they form Personal Sapphire. Nothing is known about Black Sapphire's personality.īlack Sapphire possesses standard Gem abilities, bubbling, shapeshifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability. The rest of her dress is also light gray with an asymmetrical trim of medium gray at the bottom. She wears a light gray dress with a medium gray accent on the top as well as medium gray oval-shaped shoulder pads and sleeves. Her gemstone is on her upper forehead and is a carbon gray in color. Her hair is a light gray in color and is short and choppy, with a bang covering her forehead. Her skin is a carbon gray color and she has one large eye that's concealed by her hair, as well as no nose and full lips. Black Sapphire has a very similar appearance to not just other Sapphires but specifically to Pink Sapphire, obviously being different in colors however.