Lotus Padparadscha TGT Pulled Sapphire - Grade A - Faceting Rough

This sapphire is a rich padparadscha — a saturated pink with a warm orange glow, the blend of pink and orange that gives padparadscha its lotus-blossom name. Depending on the light it’s in, it can read as a deeper pink or warm toward a soft pinkish orange. TGT (Temperature Gradient Technique) sapphire is lab grown using a precise method to pull a single crystal from a molten alumina melt, making it a top choice for gem cutting. Its high purity and uniform crystal structure yield exceptional clarity and brilliance, resembling natural sapphire. Ideal for creating stunning gemstones, it offers durability, scratch resistance, and vibrant color, making it a prized material in the world of jewelry design. While the TGT method is similar to Czochralski, the TGT method relies on a controlled temperature gradient within the crucible, while the Czochralski method focuses on the controlled solidification of a molten melt. With the dichroic nature of sapphire the shade of the stone may be different through each of the axis. Pick the one you like best. The faceted gem is for example only, and is not included. If you would like to see additional pictures of the piece(s) you would like, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to provide additional pictures for you to review. Manufactured in China Color: Padparadscha - rich pink with a warm orange glow Note: The color of the stone in the photo may vary slightly as not all computer monitors are calibrated the same. Mineral: Corundum Chemical Formula: Al2O3 Crystal System: Trigonal Hardness (Mohs): 9 Refractive Index: 1.76–1.77 Density, g/cm3: 4 Dispersion: 0.018 Growth Method: TGT