Star sapphire: features, colors and properties

In nature, you can easily find sapphires of various colors and varieties. But one of the most beautiful and expensive stones, experts call star sapphire, distinguished by its unusual appearance. This stone has a unique natural pattern that looks very much like a star. This kind of "defect" is considered a distinctive feature of this mineral. At that time, the French called such a special gem sapphire.

Star sapphire is one of the rarest minerals of incredible beauty with an amazing optical effect. Such an unusual appearance allows this stone to become the most desired acquisition for all true connoisseurs of precious stones. In the natural environment, such stones can be found in the form of ordinary nuggets, while they come in all kinds of sizes, sometimes similar to ordinary cobblestones, so you can meet many stories when ordinary people used stones in everyday life, not even knowing about their true price.

Sapphire is a close relative of ruby; experts classify these two minerals as corundum. They are from the same family and have many similar physical parameters, although the difference between gems is huge. The geometry of the glare of light in sapphire is much stricter and most pronounced. On a ruby ​​cabochon, you will never see the effect of asterism, for which star sapphire is so highly regarded.

The first star-shaped sapphires were found in Thailand, where to this day they are mass-produced. Thailand is a leading country in the extraction of this crystal.Sapphire deposits are also in Burma and Sri Lanka; they are also mined in Australia.

The gem is born in natural conditions, and for its appearance it takes far more than one million years. For its “birth”, the same substrates are needed as for the usual sapphire, but elements such as aluminum and titanium in the soil need the greatest amount. These elements settle on a gem, and then a pattern appears that looks like a star with six rays.

On some of the stones, this unusual pattern is visible in high-quality lighting, and in certain instances it is noticeable only with a significant slope of the mineral. This is quite common and therefore, if the star is not immediately visible, it does not mean that you have acquired a fake.

A large number of colors is the main aesthetic property of the stone. Alumina (the crystalline mass of the mineral is made up of it) does not have a color in itself; all kinds of impurities give the color to sapphire. In the natural environment, you can find star sapphires from sky blue to pinkish tones, you can often find mixed colors.

• Blue sapphire with a star is the classic and most common type of stone. The color spectrum can often change from completely white and pale blue to bright blue. The most expensive blue sapphire is considered a stone having the color of a cornflower or sky.
• The black Sapphire can be found very often. Jewelry with such a beautiful black gem comes out strict and very concise.
• Yellow a rock. It is very expensive, its color ranges from almost colorless to faded yellow. Mages believe that if a yellow star sapphire has a defect, then carrying it with you is dangerous.
• Pink sapphire. It has a soft and delicate color, it is often placed on a par with expensive diamonds. It is much cheaper than them, so it is so popular with lovers of expensive stones.
• Purple (also happens lilac or lilac). Very beautiful and in its own way unusual color of the stone.
• Green. If you look at it well, you will notice that a peculiar shade of green stone is given by strips of blue and yellow colors, which are superimposed on one another.
• Colorless. It has a high percentage of transparency, shines like a real diamond. Often, experienced jewelers select a diamond for decoration as the main stone for the product and colorless sapphires as additional jewelry. This kind of product will not have such a high price as a jewelry completely encrusted with diamonds.
• Padparaj. One of the popular sapphire hybrids. Its shade can be compared with the color of sunset or the effect of molten gold, so delicate yellow, catchy orange and rich pink-red tones shimmer in this mineral. This option has almost no natural defects.

From time immemorial, healers have claimed that star sapphire has incredible cosmic energy. The presence of a multi-pointed star gives the crystal wonderful power. 3 clear lines of silver color that are crossed in the center of the stone, as if symbolizing faith, hope and love.

Choosing this beautiful mineral as a stylish jewelry, you can significantly improve your health and get other amazing results. The stone has the ability to:

• influence the character of the host;
• increase energy level;
• saturated with cosmic energy.

It should be carried with you all the time, and then its owner can solve all his pressing problems. These unique gems can possess magical qualities.

• If you take the habit of looking at the stellar stone, you will get a sense of harmony and tranquility. The mineral will help you find the real purpose in life. The owner of the stone will always have a choice of several paths for full development.
• The mineral gives its owner the ability to understand other people well.
• If you wear a sapphire ring, then the stone will give you the ability to identify ill-wishers.
• The gem awakens the thirst for knowledge, causes a desire to overcome laziness.

Sapphire can even heal a person:

• for the quick treatment of sick eyes, you can rinse your eyes with water, in which a stone has been for many hours
• to improve sleep and get rid of nightmares, you should carefully consider the mineral in the evening for about 5 minutes in a row;
• for the treatment of heart diseases and lowering the level of pressure, you need to always carry a product with a crystal, since it positively affects the body;
• To enhance your mood and drive away melancholy, you need to put on your left hand a wide bracelet with a blue six-pointed sapphire.

This stone, in addition to this:

• help to improve memory quality;
• beneficial effect on the reproductive organs;
• help with problems with the musculoskeletal system;
• qualitatively improve the condition of diabetics;
• improve blood biochemistry.

Star gem can be worn by almost all representatives of the zodiac signs.

• Aquarius they will have the opportunity to become more confident in their own abilities, will be able to improve their intuition and redirect their own energy to those matters that are relevant at present.
• At Pisces internal strength and energy will increase, they will be able to strengthen their resources and calm the soul.
• But balanced Capricorn it is better not to purchase products with a star-shaped stone, otherwise it will push this sign to take ill-considered steps and bring confusion to their fate.
• Aries can become much more picky in their own relationships, learn to restrain their emotions.
• Green stone will allow Sagittarius restrain excitement and various passions, as well as overcome fears of important decisions.
• Twins gain peace of mind, avoid the influence of contradictions and bad energy from outsiders. The character of the Gemini at the same time will become more docile.
• Stellar mineral emits positive energy and therefore is perfect Cancer and protect them from various bad phenomena. At the same time, all watermarks of the Zodiac should not be purchased and worn yellow crystals.
• Lions will be able to strengthen their hard work and get rid of excessive self-confidence. Their internal energy will grow, personal life will come into a harmonious state.
• Sapphire with a star is just the perfect stone for Dev. The stone will help improve the relationship of the Virgin with others, strengthen their self-confidence, allowing the representative of the sign to become more purposeful.
• Taurus who are characterized by an active life position, and who are always ready to act decisively, can purchase jewelry with this unique star mineral. Astrologers recommend Taurus to wear yellow crystals.
• Weights it will be much easier to choose the right solution in the most difficult life situations, with the help of sapphire they will become more confident and will fully reveal their potential.
• Internal energy Scorpions will come to a stable norm, the stone will improve their character, help reduce passion, fill life with positive emotions.

If natural sapphire has become your talisman or favorite jewelry that you want to carry with you every day, then you can organically combine this mineral with stones such as diamond and turquoise, aquamarine, moonstone, aventurine and amethyst, rock crystal and chrysoprase, ruby and pomegranate.

A natural mineral has a heterogeneous composition, which can be seen under certain lighting conditions. There are a number of good ways you can use it to find out exactly if your stone is 100% fake.

• You can slightly scratch a mineral with a metal object. Natural sapphire will yield only diamond in strength, so there will be no trace of scratching on it.
• You can throw the mineral into the water. Natural stone will be denser than liquid, so immediately sink to the very bottom.
• You can use a magnifier. With its help, various inclusions will be clearly visible inside the mineral.

The gem is actively used in the jewelry industry. Masters create cabochons with a rather high "dome". Often not very symmetrical crystals are chosen for this. For a professional, the most important thing is that the rays of a star on a stone turn out to be brighter and more beautiful.

Often sapphire is specially heated to make it clean, to more effectively refract color, and asterism has become more pronounced.

The mineral has long been considered one of the symbols of strong marriage ties. For this reason, it is best to purchase rings with this gem for both spouses. A pendant with a crystal, if cut in silver, will adorn the lady's neck, regardless of her age - such a product will greatly enhance the attractiveness of a woman.

Men usually choose stylish white gold rings. They should be worn on the index finger of the left hand, which will bring good luck in business and will help you easily achieve your goal.

Sapphire earrings should be worn only by purposeful women with a very strong character.

Star sapphires are amazingly hard, but at the same time very fragile, especially if made not by nature itself, but by some efforts of modern scientists. That is why in the handling of artificial stone you need to be as careful as possible.

For high-quality care of products with star sapphires, you can use a warm solution of water with a dishwashing detergent and a soft cloth. Hardware cleaning of such a stone is absolutely contraindicated. During operation, these minerals must be protected from contact with acids, especially food.

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