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Sharp Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Oval 2.52cts.

An attractive stone with an olive body color and a sharp and centered eye. 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.

Sharp Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Oval 2.52cts.

Grade Score 5 / 10

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

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Detail identification and grading report
Identification
Type: Natural
Species: Chrysoberyl
Variety: Cymophane
Origin: Ilakaka, Horombe, Ranohira, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Hardness: 8.5
Density: 3.75
RI-1: 1.741
RI-2: 1.76
Enhancements
Variety of work: Traditional (Cabochon)
Designation: A (Not currently known to be enhanced)
Color
Color light source: Cool daylight
Color description: YG/GY 4/3 (medium light yellow-green)
Phenomena: Cat's eye (Chatoyancy) Chatoyancy Strong (65%-69%)
Clarity
Transparency: Translucent
Cut
Shape: Oval
Cut style: Polished
Symmetry: Good
Polish: Exceptional
Size
Width: 6.20 mm
Length: 7.80 mm
Depth: 5.30 mm
Weight: 2.52 cts
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