Natural Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 0.32ct Oval Cabochon

A small grey oval chrysoberyl cat's eye cabochon from Sri Lanka, 0.32ct at 4.8x3.2mm. The stone shows the characteristic pale grey body colour of Sri Lankan chrysoberyl with a visible chatoyant band that moves across the polished dome under directional light. Note: a chip is visible on the stone, as documented in the product photos - priced accordingly.

Chrysoberyl is one of the hardest gem minerals, and the cat's eye variety from Sri Lanka is among the most prized in the world for its chatoyant quality. The cat's eye band forms from fine parallel needle inclusions within the chrysoberyl. This piece is untreated and natural - suited to a collector or as an affordable natural cat's eye for study or small jewellery use.

• Stone type: Chrysoberyl
• Treatment: Untreated
• Cut: Oval cabochon
• Size: 4.8x3.2mm
• Weight: 0.32ct
• Clarity: Opaque
• Origin: Sri Lanka

Natural chrysoberyl cat's eye, Sri Lanka - sold loose.