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'''Sapphire''' is a gemstone of the first ray. It is the same mineral as [[ruby]] (corundum) but with a different coloring matter. The red gem is the ruby but all other forms of corundum are known as sapphire. The coloring mineral in the blue sapphire is iron and titanium.  
'''Sapphire''' is a gemstone of the first ray. It is the same mineral as [[ruby]] (corundum) but with a different coloring matter. The red gem is the ruby but all other forms of corundum are known as sapphire. The coloring minerals in blue sapphire are iron and titanium.  


Sapphire has been the most venerated of the colored gems. In the East it is the stone most frequently consecrated to the various deities. Buddhists believe it produces a desire for prayer and regard it as the stone of stones to give spiritual light and to bring peace and happiness—as long as its wearer leads a moral life.  
Sapphire has been the most venerated of the colored gems. In the East it is the stone most frequently consecrated to the various deities. Buddhists believe it produces a desire for prayer and regard it as the stone of stones to give spiritual light and to bring peace and happiness—as long as its wearer leads a moral life.