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Sapphire is gem quality corundum, which is a mineral.
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∙ 8y agoIt is considered a mineral, and when applied loosely, also a rock.
a rock
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Is a spphire a rock or a mieral?
a Sapphire is a mineral
Is sapphire a rock?
no it is not because it is a crystal. It is a mineral.
Is a sapphire an igneous rock?
Original Answer by ...? (with edit):Sapphire isn't a rock, it's a mineral.who ever wrote this know that people asks "In which type of ROCK does the sapphire falls in " okay and yes it is not a rock and no its not an igneous rock its a metamorphic rock .Edit (by Luke Tomaneng): I can understand the confusion, because sapphire can sometimes be found in igneous rocks (and, as the answer in italic states, some metamorphic rocks as well). Though it is not a "rock" of its own, I suppose sapphire can at times be considered to be part of an igneous rock.
Rock or mineral that starts with s?
Sapphire is the birthstone for September. It begins with the letter s.
What mineral is sapphire?
Sapphire is a variety of corundum.
What is the mineral of which sapphire and ruby are comprised?
The mineral corundum.
What minerals form sapphire?
Sapphire is a form of the mineral corundum.
Is saphire a mineral?
Sapphire is a gemstone version of the mineral corundum.
What is in a sapphire gem?
A sapphire gem is mainly composed of the mineral corundum and other trace mineral impurities that give it its color.
Is a sapphire a sedimentary?
Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum and is not classified as rocks are.
What type of mineral is sapphire?
Corundum.
Is quartz a mineral or a rock mineral rock Submit?
mineral
