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Star Sapphire

30 Aug
Stone of Relaxation

A cabochon-cut Star Sapphire characteristically shows a six-rayed star, caused by needle-like “silk” inclusions that reflect and scatter light. Star Sapphires range from semitransparent to opaque, in many of the same colours as non-phenomenal Sapphires.

HARDNESS

9

Treatment

Heating, Irradiation.

COLOR

Same as Non-Phenomenal Sapphires.

Country Source

Australia, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Tanzania, Thailand.

Care & Cleaning

Safe : Warm, soapy water.
Never : Ultrasonic cleaning, Steam cleaning.

Healing Properties

Awaken or heighten psychic abilities.
Relaxing physical exertion.
Boost strength to overcome challenge.

Features & Traits

Some traditions say that the Star Sapphire is a stone of destiny, and that its star acts as a guiding light and protects its wearer against evil.

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