Sapphire...?

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How was it formed?(What chemical elements make it up?) What are common uses of it?What is the rarity of it? i need anything i can get in a 30 minute span. HURRY!

2007-01-25 09:32:17 · 3 answers · asked by Christian N 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Sapphire is a form of the mineral corundum, a crystalline form of aluminum oxide and one of the most durable minerals that exists; only diamonds are harder. Trace impurities of iron and titanium are responsible for the deep blue color most people associate with sapphire.

2007-01-25 09:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire

2007-01-25 10:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by applejacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

google it.

2007-01-25 09:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by fruitloopsinabox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋