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Tsarstone collectors guide

Fine Color/Cut 9.2x6.5 Chrysoberyl Oval

With a hardness of 8.5, chrysoberyl is very hard, tough, and durable. It takes an excellent polish and is suitable for any kind of jewelry.

Fine Color/Cut 9.2x6.5 Chrysoberyl Oval

Grade Score 6 / 10

Color
Fair (2/5)
Cut
Good (3/5)
Carat
Medium (3/5)
Clarity
Exceptional (5/5)
Rarity
Hard to find (3/5)

Price information

Availability information

  • Offered through Multicolour.com
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  • Source: Multicolour.com
  • Multicolour Gems Co., Ltd
Detail identification and grading report
Identification
Type: Natural
Species: Chrysoberyl
Variety: Chrysoberyl
Origin: Tunduru, Ruvuma, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania
Hardness: 8.5
Density: 3.75
RI-1: 1.741
RI-2: 1.76
Enhancements
Variety of work: Faceted
Designation: A (Not currently known to be enhanced)
Color
Color light source: Cool daylight
Color description: gY*3/3 (light greenish yellow)
Phenomena: Pleochroism Strong (60%-64%)
Clarity
Clarity type: Eye clean (Type I)
Transparency: Transparent
Cut
Shape: Oval
Cut style: Step
Symmetry: Good
Brilliance: Very good
Polish: Exceptional
Size
Width: 6.50 mm
Length: 9.20 mm
Depth: 4.70 mm
Weight: 2.47 cts
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Bibliographic details
Page title Natural Chrysoberyl Oval 2.47 cts
Author David Weinberg
Website title Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide
Date published 03 July 2010 05:08 UTC
Date accessed 12 December 2024 08:28 UTC
Permanent link http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALX-001-00039
AMA style
David Weinberg. "Natural Chrysoberyl Oval 2.47 cts". In Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide. July 03, 2010, 05:08 UTC. Available at: http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALX-001-00039. Accessed December 12, 2024.
APA style
"Natural Chrysoberyl Oval 2.47 cts". (2010, July 03). In Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide. Retrieved 08:28, December 12, 2024, from http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALX-001-00039.
Bluebook style
"Natural Chrysoberyl Oval 2.47 cts", http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALX-001-00039 (last visited December 12, 2024).
Bluebook: Harvard JOLT style
See Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide, "Natural Chrysoberyl Oval 2.47 cts", http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALX-001-00039 (Hard to find Chrysoberyl (Chrysoberyl) Oval 2.47cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)) (as of Dec. 12, 2024, 08:28 GMT).
CBE/CSE style
David Weinberg. "Natural Chrysoberyl Oval 2.47 cts". In Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide. 2010 Jul 03, 05:08 UTC.[Internet], Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide; 2010 Jul 03, 05:08 UTC [cited 2024 Dec 12]. Available from: http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALX-001-00039.
Chicago style
David Weinberg, "Natural Chrysoberyl Oval 2.47 cts", http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALX-001-00039, (accessed December 12, 2024).
MLA style
"Natural Chrysoberyl Oval 2.47 cts". Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide. 03 Jul 2010, 05:08 UTC. 12 Dec 2024 http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALX-001-00039
MHRA style
David Weinberg, "Natural Chrysoberyl Oval 2.47 cts", Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide, 03 July 2010, 05:08 UTC, http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=ALX-001-00039 [accessed 12 December 2024].
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