Description
Star Sapphire Gemstone 11.03ct
Description
This Star Sapphire is Natural Gemstone Which is Greyish Brown Colour, it’s Originates from Ceylon and it’s exact Weight is 11.03ct. The Measurements are 12.13×11.06×7.23mm. The Shape and Cut of This Stone is Oval Cabochon. It’s Graded Opaque and Clarity is Good. This 11.03ct Greyish Brown Natural Star Sapphire Gem is available for ready to Ship anywhere in The World. You Can also Select Certification and Shipment Method as Optional.
Details
Summary No | AK02534 |
Species | Natural Star Sapphire |
Weight | 11.03ct |
Shape/cut | Oval Cabochon |
Colour | Greyish Brown |
Dimension | 12.13×11.06×7.23mm |
Clarity | Good |
Transparency | Opaque |
Origin | Ceylon |
Treatment | None |
Star Sapphire Gemstone 11.03ct
Properties Of Star Sapphire Gemstone
Chemical Composition: Al2O3 + Fe,Ti,Cr [Aluminum Oxide]
Hardness: 9.0
Specific Gravity (Density): 3.99 – 4.10
Refractive Index: 1.760 – 1.772
About: Star Sapphire Gemstone
Sapphire is a member of the corundum family and is closely related to ruby, Star sapphire is a rare variety of sapphire that exhibits a rare asterism under specific lighting. Star sapphires contain unusual tiny needle-like inclusions of rutile. Star sapphires can range in colour from blue in various tones to pink, orange, yellow, green, lavender, gray or black. The most desirable colour is a vivid, intense blue. When viewing star sapphire, a six-rayed star will appear to float across the surface of the stone. Star sapphires have a long and fascinating history of being highly coveted and prized as very special and unique gemstones. The effect is best viewed under a direct light source and while tilting and rotating the stone from different angles.
A prominent feature of the Golden Era of Hollywood, star sapphires seem to be more reminiscent of the earth they came from and easy to be a fan of. Most star sapphire exhibits a white star, but star sapphire from Thailand is famed for its gold-coloured asterism. The Main sources of Star sapphire from Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Cambodia, Madagascar, Tanzania, Australia, and the U.S. (Montana). The Kashmir region of India/Pakistan was famous for its Kashmir-blue Sapphire
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