YELLOW SAPPHIRE
Mining in the island of Sri Lanka goes back to at least 2000 years. This island has its own heritage in the gem mining arena. The island is called “Ratna Dweepa” because of the large number of variety of gems found here. Corundum species has two major components on Ruby and sapphire. Yellow sapphire is one variety of corundum species.
PROPERTIES OF THE YELLOW SAPPHIRE
• Mineral group – Oxides
• Chemical composition – Al2O3 + Fe13
• Crystal system – Trigonal
• Colour – Light lemon yellow to a fully saturated vivid yellow to deep Orangey-yellow.
• Crystal habit – Hexagonal bi-pyramid Most often barrel shaped and terminated with basal parting planes with Horizontal striation.
• Refractive index, birefringence and optic sign; 1.76-1.77, 0.009, uniaxial negative
• Dispersion – Low(0.018)
• Spesific gravity – 3.99
• Hardness – 9
• Cleavage – Poor
• Fracture – Conchoidal to uneven
• Luster – Vitreous to sub-adamantine
• Pleochroism – Medium
• Luminescence – Orange/apricot in both LW/SW UV
• Occurrence – Sri Lanka, Madagascar, East Africa, Cambodia, Thailand, Kashmir, USA
• Price – The price and value of yellow sapphire vary depending on the size, quality and treatment of the individual gemstone. Unheated yellow sapphires with good Colour saturation and excellent clarity are the rarest and most valuable, especially in larger sizes, and much sought after by gem collectors. Most yellow sapphires have been heat treated to improve the colour and clarity. In addition, many yellow sapphires in the market have been heat treated with beryllium, in a process known as lattice diffusion. This process produces vivid yellows and oranges.
Colour is the single most important factor in determining the value of a yellow sapphire. Indeed, the Colour of a sapphire is more important than its clarity. Fine loose gemstones of good colour and clarity are always rare and valuable. Highly saturated medium or medium dark yellow tones are best; Beautiful Colours include bright lemon yellow, vivid yellow generally a good yellow sapphire of one carrot may be around Rs. US $200/=.
IMPORTANCE OF WEARING YELLOW SAPPHIRE
Yellow sapphire is not only a jewel of beauty, but also a jewel of power. There are various instances where ancient sri lankan kings took benefits out of this stone. They believed that yellow sapphire has the ability to enhance royal power and stabilize the administration of the country. Also the ancients believed that the radiations through yellow sapphire can lead a war troop to victory.
The other belief was the ability of this stone to enhance one’s spiritual power. So the yellow sapphire was a vital component of royal jewellery. According to legends, this stone also has immense arcane powers. For all its powers and abilities yellow sapphire was named “THE MOTHER OF ALL GEMS” by our ancestors.
Yellow sapphire gemstone is a stone with healing powers. The cosmic colour transmitted by a Yellow Sapphire in the body is Light Blue. These light blue colour waves are cold in nature and have a healing and soothing effect on the glandular system, the amount of body fat, the hormones controlled by the endocrine system and the liver.
Besides the healing effects above, Yellow Sapphires blesses the individual with good luck, fortune, wealth, good education, grace of Gold, refined spirituality and a better quality of meditation. For those who are inclined, it gives understanding and comprehension of hidden knowledge. A pure natural yellow sapphire gem increases physical and mental strength, health and longevity of life. It promotes marital bliss, birth of a son, religious and related activities.
ASTROLOGICAL EFFECTS OF YELLOW SAPPHIRE
According to astrology the yellow sapphire represents the planet Jupiter. It is worn to get blessings of Jupiter. It gives good health, wisdom, prosperity, financial gain, longevity, and name, honored and fame.
He who’s Jupiter is well placed in the horoscope, is attracted by people in the society. According to astrologists when such a person wears a yellow sapphire his good deeds of past births (sansara) will be woken up to give good fortune and a successful life. Jupiter is the biggest planet and considered to have unlimited power.
As stated in astrology, a person with powerful guru (Jupiter) will become a worldwide popular person. If you are facing finance problems or having loses in your business you must wear the yellow sapphire, but it is very important to consult an experienced astrologer before wearing yellow sapphire as if in your horoscope Jupiter is playing a malefic role that can also harm instead of giving you beneficial results.
