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'''Star rubies''' are extremely rare red [[gem]]s found in clusters of [[ruby|rubies]], 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. | '''Star rubies''' are extremely rare red [[gem]]s found in clusters of [[ruby|rubies]], 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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==In real life== | ==In real life== | ||
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Star rubies are extremely rare red gems found in clusters of rubies, 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 rubies are only smoothed into cabochons, as cutting them with facets does not allow the star pattern to be seen.
[INORGANIC:RUBY_STAR]
[USE_MATERIAL_TEMPLATE:STONE_TEMPLATE]
[TILE:15][IS_GEM:star ruby:star rubies:OVERWRITE_SOLID][DISPLAY_COLOR:4:7:1][MATERIAL_VALUE:60]
[ENVIRONMENT_SPEC:RUBY:CLUSTER_ONE:1]
[SOLID_DENSITY:4005] Common to corundums. Range 3960 - 4050
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| Ornamental (2☼-15☼) | Chrysocolla • Lapis lazuli • Pyrite • Tiger iron • Turquoise • Variscite
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| Semi-Precious (20☼-30☼) | Amethyst • Green jade • Kunzite • Light yellow diamond • Peridot • Tanzanite • Topaz
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| See also: Diamond • Opal • Glass • Pearl • Stone | |||||||||||||||||