Burma Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj Stone) 10.31 Carat (11.33 Ratti) Octagon Mixed Cut
SKU: TSGTL2762
Gemstone & Physical Specifications
Details of this stone, with the standard gemological properties of its species.
- Weight
- 10.31 Carat (≈ 11.33 Ratti)
- Shape / Cut
- Octagon Mixed Cut
- Color
- Light Yellow
- Species / Mineral
- Natural Corundum
- Refractive Index (R.I.)
- 1.76 - 1.77
- Fluorescence
- Inert
- Certification Lab
- The Standard Gem Testing Laboratory
- Dimensions
- 12.80 x 12.00 x 7.00 mm
- Treatment
- Un-Heated & Un-Treated
- Transparency / Clarity
- Semi-Transparent
- Hardness
- 9.0
- Specific Gravity (S.G.)
- 3.98 - 4.00 Approx
- Conclusion / Identification
- Natural Yellow Sapphire
- Certificate / Report No.
- TSGTL2762
Detailed Product Description
This Burma Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj Stone) weighs 10.31 carat (11.33 ratti) and measures 12.80 x 12.00 x 7.00 mm, with a light yellow colour and an octagon mixed cut. It comes with a lab report from The Standard Gem Testing Laboratory, which identifies it as natural yellow sapphire. It is Un-Heated & Un-Treated, from Burma (Myanmar).
Yellow sapphire, known in India as Pukhraj (also spelt Pokhraj), is the yellow variety of corundum, the same mineral as ruby and blue sapphire. Burma, now Myanmar, is a historic sapphire source in the gem trade; each stone's value depends on its own colour, clarity, cut, weight and treatment. Synthetic yellow sapphire shares corundum's properties, so a laboratory report is the most reliable confirmation of a natural stone.
Appearance
This stone's report records its colour as light yellow. Yellow sapphire ranges from greenish yellow to orangy yellow in lighter and darker tones, and natural sapphire typically shows some inclusions, fine silk, colour zoning or small variations in shade. Check this stone's colour, cut and actual look in the photos and video before choosing it.
Traditional Use
In Vedic astrology, yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) is traditionally associated with Jupiter (Guru or Brihaspati), and it is one of the nine gems of the Navratna. Customers buying it for astrological use usually follow their astrologer's or Pandit ji's guidance. Sapphire, in yellow and other colours as well as blue, is also the September birthstone.
Care
Sapphire is 9 on the Mohs scale, with excellent toughness and no cleavage, so it suits a ring or pendant with normal care. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, dry it with a soft cloth, and store it apart from diamonds, which can scratch it. Avoid harsh chemicals, ask a jeweller before using an ultrasonic or steam cleaner on this stone and its setting, and tell your jeweller it is a yellow sapphire before any setting or repair work, so that the torch's heat is kept off the stone.
Compare similar stones in our Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj Stone) collection, or read the Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) buying guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Burma Yellow Sapphire mean in this listing?
It is from Burma (Myanmar), and its lab report identifies it as natural yellow sapphire. Burma is the older name for Myanmar and is still common in the gem trade; no mine or district is named. The origin names where the stone comes from, not its quality or its treatment.
Is this Burma Pukhraj heated?
No. This stone is Un-Heated & Un-Treated.
What does the lab report say about this Pukhraj?
Its lab report identifies it as natural yellow sapphire and records the weight (10.31 carat), dimensions (12.80 x 12.00 x 7.00 mm), colour (light yellow), cut (octagon mixed cut), hardness (9.0), refractive index (1.76 - 1.77) and specific gravity (3.98 - 4.00 Approx). The report card is shown in the gallery photos.
Which planet is Pukhraj associated with?
In Vedic astrology, Pukhraj (yellow sapphire) is traditionally associated with Jupiter (Guru or Brihaspati). This is a traditional belief, not a promise of any result; customers usually follow their astrologer's or Pandit ji's guidance.
Can this Pukhraj be set in a ring or pendant?
Yes. At 12.80 x 12.00 x 7.00 mm and 9 on the Mohs scale, it suits a ring or pendant. Share the dimensions with your jeweller so the setting fits the stone, and mention that it is a yellow sapphire so the torch's heat is kept off it.
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