Star Sapphire

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Physical & Optical Properties

Category Precious Gems
Mohs Hardness 9.0
Specific Gravity 3.9 – 4.05
Refractive Index 1.758 – 1.78
Crystal System Trigonal
Color blue
Birefringence 0.007

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Star Sapphire
Mohs hardness of Star Sapphire shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Star Sapphire
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a a Trigonal (Rhombohedral) a = b = c, α = β = γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Investment ($5,000+/ct)

About Star Sapphire

星光蓝宝石是一种含有排列规则的针状金红石包裹体的蓝宝石,素面切割后能呈现六射星芒效应。最著名的星光蓝宝石包括重达563克拉的"星光之星"(藏于美国自然历史博物馆)和重达330克拉的"亚洲之星",均为举世瞩目的宝石珍品。产地包括斯里兰卡、缅甸、澳大利亚和泰国,优质星光蓝宝石在宝石市场上极具收藏价值。

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Jewelry Use

Durability 10/10

Suitable for daily wear

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Star Sapphire?
星光蓝宝石是一种含有排列规则的针状金红石包裹体的蓝宝石,素面切割后能呈现六射星芒效应。最著名的星光蓝宝石包括重达563克拉的"星光之星"(藏于美国自然历史博物馆)和重达330克拉的"亚洲之星",均为举世瞩目的宝石珍品。产地包括斯里兰卡、缅甸、澳大利亚和泰国,优质星光蓝宝石在宝石市场上极具收藏价值。
What is the hardness of Star Sapphire?
Star Sapphire has a Mohs hardness of 9.0, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Star Sapphire?
Star Sapphire is primarily Blue.
How much does Star Sapphire cost?
Star Sapphire falls into the Investment ($5,000+/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Star Sapphire?
Star Sapphire belongs to the Trigonal crystal system.

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