Synthetic gems have the same chemical, optical, and physical properties of their natural counterparts, but are a more cost-effective alternative to a natural gem. The molten powder repeatedly falls from the flame onto a rotating pedestal, creating a synthetic crystal, called a boule, which can later be faceted into a gemstone. Powdered chemicals (the building blocks of the gem) are dropped through a high-temperature flame. TREATMENT: The flame fusion process for creating gems, also called the Verneuil process, is the most affordable and common synthesis method for a star sapphire stone. When two or more intersecting bands appear, a star pattern is formed. Light that strikes the inclusions within the gem reflects off of the inclusions, creating a narrow band of light. ORIGIN: The origin of the natural blue star sapphire is in Myanmar CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Al2O3 Corundum (Aluminium Oxide) CUT: Oval Cabochan. UNUSUAL PROPERTIES: Synthetic star sapphire exhibits the optical phenomenon called asterism, a star-like pattern created on the surface of a gemstone when light encounters parallel fibrous, or needle-like, inclusions within its crystal structure. COLOR: Blue star sapphire has a lovely Blue Colour. HARDNESS:Linde Star Sapphire has no unique cleavage and has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale.īIRTHSTONE:Star Sapphire is the birthstone of the people born in September month. Since the frist synthetic star sapphires were manufactured by Linde Air Products Company, it is widely known as linde star sapphire in the gem industry.ĬUT : Heart Cabochon, Marquise Cabochon, Oval Cabochon, Pear Cabochon, Round Cabochon Linde star sapphire is also known as synthetic star sapphires that display asterism. loose sapphire cabochons available at affordable prices.ĬOLOR: Star Sapphire is Light to Dark Violet colorĬHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Chemically, Linde Star Sapphire is an Al2O3(Aluminium oxide that forms trigonal crystals). If you are looking for a special star sapphire gemstone, check our selection of star sapphire cabochons below. Lab Created Star Sapphire – Synthetic Star Sapphire Gemstones
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |