Indian Star Ruby

  • Hardness

    9.0 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, India, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Tanzania, Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Malagasy Republic, Malawi, Pakistan, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), United States (Montana, North Carolina).

  • Appearance

    Slightly more brownish and purple than transparent ruby. These gemstones are never the less very attractive.

  • Enhancements

    Star Ruby is not known to be enhanced.

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  • Gemstone Family

    Indian Star Ruby is a member of the Ruby gemstone family.

Star Ruby (Indian Star Ruby)
Star Ruby (Indian Star Ruby)

RBY263
RBY263
17.89 ct.
15.2x14.7mm Cabochon, Round Cut
Very Dark
Strong Reddish Purple
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Excellent 6 rayed star.
Indian Star Ruby

RBY276
RBY276
27.82 ct.
15.8x15.1mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Very Dark
Strong Reddish Purple
Opaque
[N] Not enhanced.
One of a kind.
Excellent 6 rayed star.
Indian Star Ruby