The sapphire is susceptible to chipping or shattering if whacked hard enough or dropped (a bit like toughened glass...hardness usually means more brittle). Diam

The sapphire is susceptible to chipping or shattering if whacked hard enough or dropped (a bit like toughened glass...hardness usually means more brittle). Diamonds are the main cause of scratches, but softer materials can also still cause scratches....