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A padparadscha sapphire is a rare, pink-orange colored gemstone that is a type of corundum. The name comes from the Sinhalese word for "lotus flower".

Color:

• Padparadscha sapphires are a mix of pink and orange tones, with some yellow

• The color is described as salmon or sunset

• The ideal color is a combination of lotus blossom and tropical sunset

• The color can vary from more pink to more orange

Rarity:

• Padparadscha sapphires are rare and highly sought after

• Unheated padparadscha sapphires are especially rare

Hardness:

• Padparadscha sapphires have a 9 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, which is just below a diamond