1, fine texture
Sapphire is very delicate in texture and smooth in hand, with no obvious roughness. This delicate texture makes sapphire very suitable for making handicrafts and jewelry, which can show exquisite details and textures.
2. Soft luster
The luster of sapphire is soft and not dazzling, giving people a gentle and elegant feeling. Compared with other jade, sapphire has a more moist luster, which makes it show its unique charm when making jewelry and handicrafts.
3, a variety of colors
Sapphire is very rich in color, including light cyan, dark cyan and aquamarine. Each color has its unique charm and aesthetic feeling, which gives sapphire more choices and creative space in design and production.
4. Good density
Sapphire has high density, good hardness and durability. This makes the handicrafts and jewelry made of sapphire have better durability and wear resistance, and can maintain long-term beauty and value.
Method of identifying sapphire:
1, observation color: There are many colors of sapphire, such as light blue, dark blue and navy blue. In the identification, we can observe whether the color of sapphire is uniform and whether there are obvious color differences or spots.
2, check the texture: the texture of sapphire should be fine and smooth, no obvious roughness. You can touch the surface of sapphire with your hands and feel whether its texture is delicate or not.
3, look at the luster: the luster of sapphire should be soft and moist, not dazzling. You can observe the reflection of sapphire in light, whether it presents soft luster.
4. Check the transparency: Sapphire is usually translucent or opaque, but sometimes it has some transparency. You can observe the transparency of sapphire, whether there are obvious impurities or defects.
5. Weight and hardness: Sapphire has high density and heavy weight. In addition, the hardness of sapphire is high, so it can be tested with hardness testing tools.
6. Sound test: You can tap the sapphire gently and listen to its sound. High-quality sapphire should make a crisp and pleasant sound.