Sapphire jewelry. They also may be created synthetically in laboratories for industrial or decorative purposes in large crystal boules. Because of the remarkable hardness of sapphires – 9 on the Mohs scale (the third hardest mineral, after diamond at 10 and moissanite at 9.5) – sapphires are also used in some non-ornamental applications, such as infrared optical components, high-durability windows, wristwatch crystals and movement bearings, and very thin electronic wafers, which are used as the insulating substrates of very special-purpose solid-state electronics (especially integrated circuits and GaN-based LEDs). Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the gem of the 45th anniversary.
Sapphire Coast the hinterland and countryside attractions. The temperate climate of the Sapphire Coast region is ideal for enjoying nature and outdoors all year round. Spring and autumn are great times to be outdoors for adventures and the whales are passing by in late winter and spring, between June and November. The average maximum temperature sits around 24°C in summer while temperatures range between 16°C in summer and 7°C during winter. Sapphire Coast The Sapphire Coast is the marketing and tourist name for the Bega Valley Shire region in South East, New South Wales, Australia. It stretches from Bermagui in the north