Ruby is a bright red-colored, precious gemstone of Corundum mineral which is expected to be transparent. Star ruby is a rare variety of ruby gemstone that contains dense, microscopic rutile inclusions. It forms a unique star-like effect called Asterism when seen under single light source. Star formation is one of the most interesting Star ruby properties that makes this gemstone different from the rest. Despite of being member of same mineral family, these two gemstones hold different metaphysical properties. On one hand, Ruby is regarded as a powerful astrological gemstone, on the other hand Star ruby is preferred more for its healing properties. So, it can be concluded that Ruby and Star ruby are not just gemologically different but they are astrologically different as well.
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