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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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==In Real Life==
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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.
  
 
Star Sapphires are rare {{L|gem}}s which are found within cluster of {{L|Sapphire}}, which are found in {{L|vein|large clusters}} of {{L|bauxite}}.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 17:27, 8 December 2011

Star sapphire
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Uses
Location

  • Found within sapphire as individual tiles
Properties
Fire-safe Not magma-safe

Wikipedia article

This article is about an older version of DF.

Star sapphire is an extremely rare and valuable blue gem found in clusters of sapphires, which are themselves only found in clusters of bauxite.

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.

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☼)