ARE SAPPHIRES SOFT STONES

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Mark James
United States, New York, New York, 10036
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10:55:52 AM British Summer Time
Description

Sapphires are relatively hard stones, with a hardness rating of 9 on the Mohs scale. The Mohs scale is a system used to measure the relative hardness of minerals, with 1 being the softest (talc) and 10 being the hardest (diamond).

A rating of 9 on the Mohs scale indicates that sapphires are very durable and scratch-resistant, making them suitable for daily wear in jewelry. However, it is important to note that while sapphires are hard, they can still be damaged by hard blows or extreme pressure. In addition, sapphires can also be brittle, which means that they are more susceptible to cracking or chipping if they are struck in the wrong way.