Orchid Purple Czochralski Pulled Sapphire - Faceting Rough
💎 Orchid Purple Czochralski Sapphire — Vivid, Glowing Purple with Sapphire Brilliance Czochralski 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 that rivals natural sapphire. This "Orchid Purple" is a rich, saturated purple with a bold magenta-pink lean — a vivid, electric orchid tone that glows with color and commands attention. It's an ideal pick for cutters who want punchy, high-impact color backed by bright, lively brilliance and the everyday toughness only sapphire delivers. ✨ Key Features: Color: Vivid orchid purple — a rich, saturated purple with a bold magenta-pink lean Mineral: Corundum (Al₂O₃) Crystal System: Trigonal Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale — extremely durable and ideal for rings and everyday wear Refractive Index: ~1.76–1.77 — crisp, sapphire-grade brilliance Dispersion: ~0.018 — gentle, tasteful fire Density: ~4.0 g/cm³ Pleochroism: Dichroic — shade may differ along each axis, so pick the orientation you like best Origin: Lab-grown via the Czochralski pulling method (manufactured in China) With sapphire's signature toughness and a vivid, saturated orchid hue, this rough is a standout for collectors and cutters drawn to bold, high-impact color. Each piece is sold by weight and ready for the faceting bench. 📸 Additional Notes: Due to the dichroic nature of sapphire, the shade of the stone may differ through each axis — pick the one you like best. The faceted gem shown is for example only and is not included. If you would like to see additional pictures of the piece(s) you're interested in, please feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to provide more images for your review. The color of the stone in the photo may vary slightly, as not all computer monitors are calibrated the same.