Star Ruby
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About Star Ruby
Formula:
Al2O3
A variety of ruby exhibiting a star pattern when viewed down the c axis. The chatoyance is due to oriented microscopic inclusions (nanorods) of diaspore (Nadin, 2007).
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Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Star Ruby.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
30582 (as Star Ruby)
1136 (as Corundum)
1136 (as Corundum)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:30582:2 (as Star Ruby)
mindat:1:1:1136:1 (as Corundum)
mindat:1:1:1136:1 (as Corundum)
Chemistry of Star Ruby
Mindat Formula:
Al2O3
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Star Ruby
German:Sternrubin
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Star Ruby
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References for Star Ruby
Localities for Star Ruby
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Franklin County, North Carolina, USA