starstone

Gem showing asterism

A starstone is a gemstone that displays asterism—a star-shaped pattern of light across its surface when cut as a cabochon.

Star sapphires and star rubies are the most prized examples, their six-rayed stars created by needle-like mineral inclusions reflecting light.

In fantasy literature and games, starstones are magical gems with various supernatural properties.

gemstone

moonstone

Iridescent feldspar gemstone

sapphire · ruby · emerald · crystal · cabochon · polished · faceted · gem · jewel · lapis lazuli

celestial

meteorite

Space debris reaching Earth

astral · heavenly · celestial body · space rock · meteor · firmament · stellar · interstellar · cosmic dust · nebula

mystical

talisman

Magical protective charm

artifact · magical · arcane · charm · runes · divination · prophecy · sorcery · alchemy · occult

luminous

glow

Steady, soft light

iridescence · luster · brilliance · gleam · twinkle · phosphorescence · opalescence · light · refraction · prismatic

Opposites
celestial vs. terrestrial origin

starstoneclay

Moldable earth for ceramics

dirt

cut/natural form

starstonebrilliant cut

58-facet gem design

Family

star, stone, stars, starlight, cornerstone, gemstone, starry, starfish, starless

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