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'''Star sapphire''' is an extremely rare and valuable blue [[gem]] found in clusters of [[sapphire]]s, which are themselves only found in clusters of [[bauxite]].
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'''Star sapphires''' are extremely rare blue [[gem]]s found in clusters of [[sapphire]]s, which are themselves only found in clusters of [[bauxite]] - among the most valuable gems that can be found in ''Dwarf Fortress'', on par with [[diamond]]s.
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Like all precious and rare gems, they may also make up part of the walls of [[unusual volcanic wall]]s.
  
 
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The "star" pattern that this mineral is known for is caused by [[rutile]] (Titanium dioxide: TiO<sub>2</sub>) crystals that have impregnated the host corundum crystal. Star sapphires are only smoothed into cabochons, as cutting them with facets does not allow the star pattern to be seen.
 
The "star" pattern that this mineral is known for is caused by [[rutile]] (Titanium dioxide: TiO<sub>2</sub>) crystals that have impregnated the host corundum crystal. Star sapphires are only smoothed into cabochons, as cutting them with facets does not allow the star pattern to be seen.
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Star sapphire
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Graphic
Cut star sapphire sprite.png
Uses
Location

  • Found within sapphire as individual tiles
Properties
  • Rough gem: Rough star sapphire sprite.png
Fire-safe Not magma-safe

Wikipedia article

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Star sapphires are extremely rare blue gems found in clusters of sapphires, which are themselves only found in clusters of bauxite - among the most valuable gems that can be found in Dwarf Fortress, on par with diamonds.

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Like all precious and rare gems, they may also make up part of the walls of unusual volcanic walls.

In Real Life[edit]

The "star" pattern that this mineral is known for is caused by rutile (Titanium dioxide: TiO2) crystals that have impregnated the host corundum crystal. Star sapphires are only smoothed into cabochons, as cutting them with facets does not allow the star pattern to be seen.

Star sapphire cabochon.
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Ornamental (2☼-15☼)
Agates
Feldspars
Jades
Jaspers
Opals
Quartzes
Tourmalines
Semi-Precious (20☼-30☼)
Beryls
Chrysoberyls
Garnets
Grossulars
Opals
Zircons
Tourmalines
Spinels
Precious (40☼)
Rare (60☼)
See also: Diamond • Opal • Glass • Pearl • Stone
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