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==In-Game Information==
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'''Star ruby''' is an extremely rare and valuable red {{L|gem}} found in clusters of {{L|ruby|rubies}}, which are themselves only found in clusters of {{L|bauxite}}.
An extremely rare and valuable red jewel, found in clusters of {{L|ruby|rubies}}, which are themselves only found in clusters of {{L|bauxite}}.
 
  
==Real-World Information==
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==In Real Life==
 
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 rubies 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 rubies are only smoothed into cabochons, as cutting them with facets does not allow the star pattern to be seen.
  
 
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Revision as of 18:30, 1 December 2010

Star ruby
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Uses
Location

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

Wikipedia article

This article is about an older version of DF.

Star ruby is an extremely rare and valuable red Template:L found in clusters of Template:L, 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 rubies 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
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Precious (40☼)
Rare (60☼)