Nice sharp eye with a great shape and an attractive milk and honey effect. Chrysoberyl is extremely hard and durable, only corundum and diamond are harder.
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: | gY*3/2 (light greenish yellow) |
Phenomena: | Cat's eye (Chatoyancy) Chatoyancy Strong (60%-64%) |
Clarity | |
Transparency: | Translucent |
Cut | |
Shape: | Oval |
Cut style: | Polished |
Symmetry: | Exceptional |
Polish: | Exceptional |
Size | |
Width: | 9.20 mm |
Length: | 9.70 mm |
Depth: | 5.50 mm |
Weight: | 4.40 cts |