Star garnet

Star garnets are Idaho's state gem. They are found in the Idaho panhandle's national forests. The only other place in the world where star garnets are found is India.

star garnet

Asterism, also known as the "star effect," is a rare and captivating phenomenon seen in certain gemstones. It appears as a star-shaped light...

Best picture I've been able to get of the star, but this is obviously the wrong background for it.

Idaho is known as The Gem State. It has a long history of producing garnet, star garnet, opal, jade, topaz, zircon, tourmaline, agate, jasper and many other gems.

Star Garnets and Opals are two of the Idaho gemstones that rockhounds love to collect. There are many different areas that you can dig for these rare gems.

Star garnets are a subtype of the garnet family, which is a group of closely related minerals known for their rich colors and gemstone quality. What sets star garnets apart is their distinct appearance – when properly cut and polished, they exhibit a luminous, four or six-rayed star on their surface, resembling a celestial phenomenon. This optical effect is called asterism and is caused by the presence of needle-like inclusions of minerals like rutile or hematite within the garnet crystal.

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