A precious and colourless form of the corundum mineral family is called white sapphire. Sri Lanka’s Ceylon is where most White Sapphire gemstones are mined. In Indian Vedic astrology, the planet Venus (Shukra) is represented by the white sapphire instead of the diamond. White sapphire is thought to offer the wearer Prosperity, Wealth, and Luxuries. The best white sapphire for astrological purposes has no secondary tinge, great lustre, and good transparency.