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Star Ruby

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Rai-Iz (Raiz), Tyumenskaya Oblast', Polar Urals, Western-Siberian Region, Russia

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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

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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.

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