Padparadscha Sapphire has been defined by Western gemologists as a Sri Lankan sapphire of delicate pinkish orange color. The term "padparadscha" is actually a corruption of the Sanskrit/Singhalese word "padmaraga" (padma = lotus, raga = color), a color resembling the lotus flower.
Sapphire, in general, is a gemstone variety of the mineral corundum. Trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper, or magnesium can give corundum colors of blue, yellow, purple, orange, or green. They have a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale - the third hardest mineral after diamond and moissanite.
Sapphire, in general, is a gemstone variety of the mineral corundum. Trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper, or magnesium can give corundum colors of blue, yellow, purple, orange, or green. They have a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale - the third hardest mineral after diamond and moissanite.
Folklore, Legend, & Healing
- Sapphire is said to radiate energy in fulfilling dreams and desires of the consciousness
- Padparadscha sapphire is useful for both sexes in enhancing sex drive and increasing sexual pleasure, and is a powerful stone for increasing fertility
- Padparascha sapphire imparts vitality and strength of purpose, strengthening the ability to move forward with endeavors