Sapphirine is a rare mineral, a silicate of magnesium and aluminium with the chemical formula (Mg,Al)8(Al,Si)6O20 (with iron as a major impurity). Named for its sapphire-like colour, sapphirine is primarily of interest to researchers and collectors: well-formed crystals are treasured and occasionally cut into gemstones. Sapphirine has also been sy... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphirine
Sap'phir·ine noun Resembling sapphire; made of sapphire; having the color, or any quality of sapphire. ' Sapphirine degree of hardness.' Boyle. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/16