Natural Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye 2.89 Carat

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Gemstone Details

Gemstone

Natural Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye

Carat Weight

2.89 Carats

Dimensions (L x W x H)

9.50 x 7.30 x 4.50 mm

Shape

Oval

Cutting Style

Cabochon

Color

Yellowish Grey

Clarity

Translucent

Treatments

None, Not Heated or Not Enhanced

Description

Chrysoberyl Cat’s eye belongs to the mineral group Chrysoberyl. These are the third-hardest gemstone after Diamonds and Rubies/Sapphires with a moh’s hardness of 8.5.

What makes Chrysoberyl unique is that it is extremely durable, and has a very strong chatoyance effect. The popular colors are honey-brown and yellow, although it is common to see shades of green also. Honey colored stones are considered most valuable owing to their golden-brown tint.

Chrysoberyl has a R.I. from 1.745-1.754. Most notable origins from where chrysoberyl cat’s eye are mined include India, Sri Lanka & Brazil.

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