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Moonstone Cats Eye 8.85 Cts 18215 - Rare Collectors Gem
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Moonstone Cats Eye 8.85 Cts 18215 - Rare Collectors Gem

Product Code:18215
Availability: In Stock
  • $290.00

Carats 8.85
Size 16.1 x 12.7mm
Color Medium Amber
Clarity VC
Shape Oval
Treatment None
Origin Sri Lanka
Location Colombo,Sri Lanka
Price $ 290.00
100% Natural - Not treated in any way.
Rare Colectors Gem.
Suitable for Museums,Institutions and Students of Gemology.
Will make a Gorgeous Ring or Pendent accented with Diamonds.
Beautiful sharp Catseye effect.
Among the Rarest of gemstones.

Refractive Index: 1.518 – 1.526
Hardness: 6 – 6.50
Chemical Comp: KalSI3O8
Density: 2.55 – 2.57
Crystal Group: Monoclinic

Moonstone Cats-eye Moonstone is characterised by an enchanting play of light. It owes its name to the Blue Sheen which looks different when the stone is turned and is known as'adularescence. Caused by the lamellar inner construction of the gemstone. Incident light rays are refracted and scattered in the stone and a an unique light effect is created. Sri Lanka is the main source country of the Blue-sheen moonstone - the most attractive type. Some Moonstones display a single ray like a chatoyant effect and are called Cats-eyes which are rare and much sought after by Collectors.


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