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Star Ruby
A variety of
Ruby
A variety of ruby exhibiting a star pattern when viewed down the C axis. The chatoyance is due to oriented microscopic inclusions.
Classification of Star Ruby
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Other Names for Star Ruby
Other Languages:
German:
Sternrubin
Other Information
Health Warning:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Star Ruby
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Rare and Unusual minerals at Mineralogical Research Company
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Localities for Star Ruby
(TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
Sri Lanka
Sabaragamuwa Province
Ratnapura
Gem gravels
Econ Geol (1981) 76:733-738
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