Fine Cut Chrysoberyl Trillion 2.84cts.
For such a hard and durable material chrysoberyl is relatively obscure and the low prices don’t seem to reflect its utility as a gemstone. Only corundum and diamond are harder.
Grade Score 7 / 10
Color
Good (3/5)
Cut
Exceptional (5/5)
Carat
Medium (3/5)
Clarity
Very good (4/5)
Rarity
Hard to find (3/5)
Price information
- Web: $ 237.00
- RRP: $ 355.50
- Source: Multicolour.com
Availability information
- Private collection
- Not available for sale
- Source: Multicolour.com
| Identification | |
| Type: | Natural |
| Species: | Chrysoberyl |
| Variety: | Chrysoberyl |
| Origin: | Tunduru, Ruvuma, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania |
| Hardness: | 8.5 |
| Density: | 3.75 |
| RI-1: | 1.741 |
| RI-2: | 1.76 |
| Enhancements | |
| Variety of work: | Faceted |
| Designation: | A (Not currently known to be enhanced) |
| Color | |
| Color light source: | Cool daylight |
| Color description: | YG/GY 4/3 (medium light yellow-green) |
| Phenomena: | Pleochroism Strong (65%-69%) |
| Clarity | |
| Clarity type: | Slightly included (Type I) |
| Transparency: | Transparent |
| Cut | |
| Shape: | Trillion |
| Cut style: | Step |
| Symmetry: | Exceptional |
| Brilliance: | Exceptional |
| Polish: | Exceptional |
| Size | |
| Width: | 8.30 mm |
| Length: | 9.30 mm |
| Weight: | 2.84 cts |