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− | + | '''Star sapphire''' is an extremely rare and valuable blue {{L|gem}} found in clusters of {{L|sapphire}}s, which are themselves only found in clusters of {{L|bauxite}}. | |
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The "star" pattern that this mineral is known for is caused by {{L|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 {{L|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 is an extremely rare and valuable blue Template:L found in clusters of Template:Ls, which are themselves only found in clusters of Template:L.
In Real Life
The "star" pattern that this mineral is known for is caused by Template:L (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.
[INORGANIC:SAPPHIRE_STAR]
[USE_MATERIAL_TEMPLATE:STONE_TEMPLATE]
[TILE:15][IS_GEM:star sapphire:STP:OVERWRITE_SOLID][DISPLAY_COLOR:1:7:1][MATERIAL_VALUE:60]
[ENVIRONMENT_SPEC:SAPPHIRE:CLUSTER_ONE:1] |
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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Rare (60☼) |