Chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl General Information 

There are three main gem varieties of Chrysoberyl:

The first type is simply faceted transparent Chrysoberyl that is usually found in yellowish green to green, yellow and shades of brown. It is a fine gemstone, but is over-shadowed by its two cousins.

The second variety is the "cat's eye", also known as cymophane. The effect is caused by microscopic needle-like inclusions that reflect light into a single dynamic sliver of light running along the center of the crystal thus making it look like a living cat's eye! Although other minerals such as tourmalines, scapolite, corundum, spinel and quartz form "cat's eye" stones, they must be designated as "tourmaline cat's eye", or "ruby cat's eye" in the jewellery industry. Only chrysoberyl can be referred to as "cat's eye" with no other designation.

The third and perhaps most interesting is Alexandrite. This rare and valuable gemstone has the unique property of changing color depending on the type of light that hits it. In sunlight, it appears almost emerald green, while in artificial incandescent light it appears a violet-red. Some sapphires show similar ability, and synthetic sapphires are now on the market being sold as "Alexandrites" but at substantially lower prices than natural Alexandrite.

Where Chrysoberyl is found

The best Chrysoberyl is

Anniversary Gemstone for Chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl is not an anniversary gemstone.

Chrysoberyl Mystical Properties

 Chrysoberyl is said to promote kindness, generosity, benevolence, hope, optimism, renewal, new beginnings, compassion and forgiveness. 

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