| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| − | A '''star sapphire''' is a [[sapphire]] with an inclusion of [[asterism]], very small [[mineral]] deposits of [[rutile]] (titanium dioxide) that naturally form within the sapphire to create rays (up to six) that reflect light, a white appearance on an otherwise blue-colored [[gemstone]].
| + | i am ilmurov |
| − | | |
| − | The Star of India, the largest known star sapphire in the world, weighs 563.35 [[carats]] (112.67 grams). It is almost flawless in appearance, and even has star rays on both sides of the gemstone.
| |
| − | | |
| − | ==External Links==
| |
| − | | |
| − | *[http://amnh.org/museum/tourplan/images/gallery/lg/star_india.jpg Star of India picture]
| |
| − | | |
| − | [[category: Gems]]
| |