CORUNDUM, variety Blue Sapphire
Al₂O₃
Sumjam, Zanskar Range, Kashmir, India

Since their discovery in 1881 high in the Himalaya Mountains of northwest India, the sapphire deposits of Kashmir have become synonymous with the finest blue sapphire. The intense sleepy blue color seen in this fine stone typifies Kashmir sapphire.

Size / Weight: 11x9x7 mm / 6.68 carats

Acquired: 1977 donation, Hixon Collection.

Disposition: On display in the Hixon Gem Vault exhibit.

Catalog Number: 16796