Properties

Black star is a fantastic gemstone with an intense black colour. It shows the most beautiful four-pointed star that reminds me of a clear night sky. This special quality makes black star both elegant and festive to wear. Read on if you want to know more about the mysterious black star! ♡ Shiri

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Spirituality

The spiritual qualities of black star include: Purification, healing, balance and light. Black star is said to be a gemstone for emotional healing. It is said to cleanse its wearer as it helps release negative emotions. Therefore, it is also believed to be a fantastic guide if you are looking for inner peace and balance. Some also believe that this fine gemstone will be a light in the dark when you need it.

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Gemology

Black star is the black variety of the diopside gemstone and consists of calcium, magnesium and silicone. This opaque gemstone displays the optical phenomenon of asterism, appearing in the form of a four-pointed star. This black gemstone is categorized as 5-6 on the Mohs hardness scale and can be mined in India, Madagascar, South Africa, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, USA, Finland and Austria.