A sharp and centered eye overlies a brownish olive body color. Nice cat's eyes over 2cts. are always hard to find.
Identification | |
Type: | Natural |
Species: | Chrysoberyl |
Variety: | Cymophane |
Origin: | Tunduru, Ruvuma, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania |
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*4/2 (medium light greenish yellow) |
Phenomena: | Cat's eye (Chatoyancy) Chatoyancy Strong (60%-64%) |
Clarity | |
Transparency: | Translucent |
Cut | |
Shape: | Oval |
Cut style: | Polished |
Symmetry: | Good |
Polish: | Fair |
Size | |
Width: | 8.30 mm |
Length: | 11.20 mm |
Depth: | 6.40 mm |
Weight: | 5.90 cts |