Stone of Courage
According to Eastern folklore, A Star Ruby wards off evil and bring good luck to their owners. But the supply of these auspicious gems is generally very limited.
HARDNESS
9
Treatment
Heating, Dyeing.
COLOR
Light, Dark Red or Purple Red.
Features & Traits
Star Rubies display a phenomenon called Ssterism. It’s caused by tiny needle-like inclusions that reflect and scatter light within the stone. Star Ruby’s star usually has six rays, and it required skilled cabochon cutting to bring it out.
