Yes, sapphires can be green.
Green sapphires are a variety of the mineral corundum, which is what all sapphires are made of. While sapphires are most famously known for their blue color, they can occur in a wide range of colors, including green.
Understanding Green Sapphires
- Color Variation: Green sapphires exhibit a spectrum of green shades, from deep, rich dark green to pale, light green. The most desirable green sapphires tend to fall within a moderate range, avoiding extremes of darkness or lightness.
- Rarity: While not as rare as some other sapphire colors (like Padparadscha), green sapphires are not as commonly found as blue sapphires.
- Tone: The tone of a green sapphire refers to how light or dark the color is.
Factors Influencing Color
The green color in sapphires is typically caused by the presence of iron.
