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Star Ruby from Burma.  Star rubies and sapphires are not as rare as you may think.  Star rubies and star sapphires are gemstones that exhibit a star-like phenomenon known as asterism. Star gems contain intersecting needle-like inclusions (often the mineral rutile, a mineral composed primarily of comprised of titanium dioxide) that cause the appearance of a six-rayed 'star'-shaped pattern when viewed with a single overhead light source.  To cause a star, the rutile needles form in parallel and... Overhead Light, Lucky Jewelry, Pretty Rocks, Pink Star, Semi Precious Gems, Titanium Dioxide, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, My Man

Star Ruby from Burma. Star rubies and sapphires are not as rare as you may think. Star rubies and star sapphires are gemstones that exhibit a star-like phenomenon known as asterism. Star gems contain intersecting needle-like inclusions (often the mineral rutile, a mineral composed primarily of comprised of titanium dioxide) that cause the appearance of a six-rayed 'star'-shaped pattern when viewed with a single overhead light source. To cause a star, the rutile needles form in parallel…

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