Most chrysoberyl is yellow or brown. The chartreuse color of this chrysoberyl is more unusual and there is never much production of this color.
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: | YG/GY*5/5 (medium yellow green or green yellow) |
Phenomena: | Pleochroism Vivid (85%-89%) |
Clarity | |
Clarity type: | Eye clean (Type I) |
Transparency: | Transparent |
Cut | |
Shape: | Oval |
Cut style: | Step |
Symmetry: | Exceptional |
Brilliance: | Exceptional |
Polish: | Exceptional |
Size | |
Width: | 9.00 mm |
Length: | 10.80 mm |
Depth: | 7.60 mm |
Weight: | 6.02 cts |