Can sapphire be Red?
Yes — a sapphire can be red in terms of mineral composition, but in gemology, a red corundum gemstone is not called a sapphire. It is classified as a ruby. Both sapphires and rubies belong to the same mineral family: corundum. The difference is based mainly on color: Blue corundum → sapphire Red corundum → ruby Yellow, pink, green, purple, white, or orange corundum → sapphire Can a Sapphire Look Red? Some sapphires may appear: Pinkish-red Purplish-red Orangish-red However, if the color becomes strongly red,...
