Orange Star Sapphire

The optical phenomenon responsible for the star sapphire s shimmering rays is called asterism from the latin word astrum for star asterism is caused by small needle like inclusions of the.
Orange star sapphire. We have the largest collection of sapphires found online. Star sapphires exhibit a special optical phenomenon called asterism. Watch the video for more information on star sapphires. The color of the star sapphire is a mixture of orange and yellow.
Star sapphires occur in almost every color seen in transparent sapphires although yellow orange and green star sapphires are very uncommon. This sapphire has its own metaphysical properties. Sapphire is a precious gemstone a variety of the mineral corundum consisting of aluminum oxide α al 2 o 3 with trace amounts of elements such as iron titanium chromium vanadium or magnesium it is typically blue but natural fancy sapphires also occur in yellow purple orange and green colors. Oval 9x7 mm orange star sapphire 6 rays lab corundum cabochon.
Oval 11x9 mm orange double star sapphire 6 rays lab corundum cabochon. It forms a star shape on the surface of the sapphire due to the presence of rutile inclusions. This effect is caused by asterism. Got one to sell.
Most star sapphire exhibits a white star but star sapphire from thailand is famed for its gold colored asterism. Tiny needles of silk within the sapphire crystal reflect light and form a star sapphire s telltale star. Star sapphires range in color from blue in various tones pink orange yellow green lavender and gray to black. Parti sapphires show two or more colors.
The most desirable color is a vivid intense blue. 11 05 ct 13 2x10 mm orange star sapphire 6 rays lab created corundum oys8508. Star sapphire is a type of sapphire displaying an optical star like effect. Star sapphires can range in color from blue in various tones to pink orange yellow green lavender gray or black.
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The most desirable color is a vivid intense blue. This effect is caused by asterism.