Chrysoberyl Cats Eye | Round Cabochon | Yellow | 6.5mm 1.1ct NWA 250 on quartz and matrix crystal

on quartz and matrix crystal cluster from Emmons Pegmatite

This is partly melted and/or decarbonized limestone fragments in a dense and extremely hard matrix showing flow texture

from which it gets its name

Size: 11x9 mm

Chrysoberyl Cats Eye | Round Cabochon | Yellow | 6.5mm 1.1ct NWA 250 on quartz and matrix crystalProduct Type: Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Approx Weight (per piece): 1. 1ct Size: 6. 5mm Shape: Round Cabochon Color: Yellow Clarity: Fine Crystal Origin: Madagascar The distinctive "cat's eye" effect in this Chrysoberyl is caused by the reflection of light off parallel needle like inclusions within the crystal. When the gem is cut en cabochon, a concentrated, bright band of light appears to move across the surface as the stone is rotated. Cat's Eye