Description
Ceylon Natural White Star Sapphire
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Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminum oxide with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper, or magnesium.
![Ceylon sapphire rough stones - fresh from the mine](https://danugroup.lk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20180914_222321_395_compress74.jpg)
Sapphire deposits are found in Eastern Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, Vietnam, Madagascar, Greenland, East Africa, and in North America in mostly in Montana. Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and Kashmir produce large quantities of fine quality Sapphires for the world market. Sapphires are mined from alluvial deposits or from primary underground workings.
![Sapphire deposits are found in Eastern Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, Vietnam, Madagascar, Greenland, East Africa, and in North America in mostly in Montana. Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and Kashmir produce large quantities of fine quality Sapphires for the world market. Sapphires are mined from alluvial deposits or from primary underground workings.](https://danugroup.lk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PicsArt_09-18-02.28.50-1024x263.jpg)
A star sapphire is a type of sapphire that exhibits a star-like phenomenon known as asterism. Star sapphires contain intersecting needle-( The inclusion is often the titanium dioxide mineral called rutile ) following the underlying crystal structure that causes the appearance of a six-rayed “star”-shaped pattern when viewed with a single overhead light source. Due to this natural hexagonal crystal arrangement star Sapphires always parade six rays. Also, Twelve-rayed star sapphires are found typically because of two different sets of inclusions. It may also form as a result of twinning. The star sapphires are cut as a cabochon for showing star effect in the center of the Stone. Red stones are known as “star rubies“. The value of a star sapphire depends on the weight of the stone, body-color, visibility, and intensity of the asterism. Cutting star sapphires is often remain very few cutters. The highly experienced cutters only can keep the balance between the carats, stars, and color.
Famous huge star sapphires
01. The Star of Adam – weight 1404.49 carats ( mined in City of gem Ratnapura, Sri Lanka ) 02. The Black Star of Queensland – weighs 733 carats 03. The Star of India – weight 563.4 carats ( mined in Sri Lanka ) 04. The Star of Bombay – 182-carat ( mined in Sri Lanka )
Sapphire Crystal system is a Trigonal crystal system with a hexagonal scalenohedral crystal class. Sapphire hardness is 9 according to the Mohs hardness scale with 4.0~4.1 specific gravity.
Refractive index ω =1.768–1.772 n =1.760–1.763 Solubility = Insoluble
Melting point = 2,030–2,050 °C
Birefringence = 0.008
Pleochroism = Strong
Luster = Vitreous
Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the gem of the 45th anniversary.
![Chakras are the various focal points in the subtle body used in a variety of ancient meditation practices. Literally speaking, the word “chakra” from Sanskrit translates to “wheel” or “disk,” but references a spiritual energy center within the human body. There are 7 chakras in the chakra system. 1. Muladhara - Base Chakra 2. Svadhisthana - Root Chakra 3. Manipura - Navel Chakra 4. Anaghata - Heart Chakra 5. Vishuddhi - Throat Chakra 6. Ajna - Third Eye Chakra 7. Sahasrara - Crown Chakra Chakras are the circular vortexes of energy that are placed in seven different points on the spinal column, and all the seven chakras are connected to the various organs and glands within the body. In Buddhist kundalini, the chakras are pierced by dormant energy residing near or in the lowest chakras. There are a number of high vibration stones that may assist the heal of these chakras. The stones that have high vibration with strong crystal energy are powerful for making dramatic changes in those chakras. Chakra works with our physical, emotional, energetic, and mental well being. Sometimes our chakras can be blocked or might be a bit sluggish. At that time, we need a power boost to maintain healthily. You can give a powerful boost to your chakras by wearing gemstones. Gemstone carries a specific vibration that can clear, charge, and raise the power of your energy field. Each gemstone works with your different chakra according to gemstone healing properties. It can help to awake your chakra to open your spiritual power. 1. Muladhara - Base Chakra Color: Red Place: Base of Spine Meaning: Basic trust Stone: Garnet 2. Svadhisthana - Root Chakra Color: Orange Place: Root of sexual organs Meaning: Sexuality, Creativity Stone: Orange Carnelian, Orange Sapphire 3. Manipura - Navel Chakra Color: Yellow Place: Navel Meaning: Wisdom power Stone: Citrine, Yellow Sapphire 4. Anaghata - Heart Chakra Color: Green Place: Heart Meaning: Love healing Stone: Green Onyx, Green Sapphire 5. Vishuddhi - Throat Chakra Color: Blue Place: Throat Meaning: Communication Stone: Turquoise, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire 6. Ajna - Third Eye Chakra Color: Indigo Place: Between Eyebrows Meaning: Awareness Stone: Indigo Iolite, Amethyst, Tanzanite 7. Sahasrara - Crown Chakra Color: Violet Place: Crown Meaning: Spirituality Stone: Amethyst, Violet Sapphire Clear Quartz crystal works with all chakras.](https://danugroup.lk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PicsArt_09-13-01.28.42_compress86-1024x577.jpg)
Healing Properties of Sapphire
Sapphire releases mental tension, depression, unwanted thoughts, and spiritual confusion. Sapphire is known as a “stone of Wisdom”. It is exceptional for calming and focusing the mind, allowing the release of mental tension and unwanted thoughts. Sapphire is also the best stone for awakening chakras. Dark Blue or Indigo Sapphire stimulates the Third Eye chakra. Blue Sapphire stimulates the Throat Chakra. Green sapphire stimulates Heart Chakra. Black Sapphire stimulates Base Chakra. White sapphire stimulates Crown Chakra. Yellow sapphire stimulates Solar Plexus Chakra.