ANDALUSITE CATS EYE RED GREEN 1.13 Cts NATURAL SRI LANKA LOOSE GEMSTONE - 20799
Product Code: | 20799 |
Availability: | In Stock |
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$240.00
Carats | 1.13 |
Size | 7.62 x 7.16 mm |
Color | Medium Brown |
Clarity | TRC/SI |
Shape | Oval |
Treatment | None |
Origin | Sri Lanka |
Location | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Price | $ 240.00 |
100% Natural - Not treated in any way.
Rare Collectors Gem
Suitable for Museums,Institutions and Students of Gemology.
Beautiful sharp Catseye effect.
Large Sizes are Extremely Rare!
A Gem of Lasting Beauty.
Among the Rarest of gemstones.
Chatoyancy is Cats Eye gems is best seen in Bright Sunlight or by focusing a flashlight on the face of the gem
Andalucite - Beautiful Mix of Red and Green
Refractive Index: 1.628 - 1.647
Hardness: 7 - 7.5
Chemical Comp: Al2SiO5
Density: 3.13 - 3.21
Crystal Group: Orthorhombic
Andalusite is named after Andalusia, the province of Spain where it was first discovered.
Andalusite comes in a mix of Red and Green and is pleochroic; it is extremely difficult to cut - to orient the gem to get a pleasing mix of Red Orange and Green which are present in the gem.
Rare Collectors Gem
Suitable for Museums,Institutions and Students of Gemology.
Beautiful sharp Catseye effect.
Large Sizes are Extremely Rare!
A Gem of Lasting Beauty.
Among the Rarest of gemstones.
Chatoyancy is Cats Eye gems is best seen in Bright Sunlight or by focusing a flashlight on the face of the gem
Andalucite - Beautiful Mix of Red and Green
Refractive Index: 1.628 - 1.647
Hardness: 7 - 7.5
Chemical Comp: Al2SiO5
Density: 3.13 - 3.21
Crystal Group: Orthorhombic
Andalusite is named after Andalusia, the province of Spain where it was first discovered.
Andalusite comes in a mix of Red and Green and is pleochroic; it is extremely difficult to cut - to orient the gem to get a pleasing mix of Red Orange and Green which are present in the gem.