#11897 Sapphire Catseye Grey 2.96cts
  Quantity : 1
  Carats : 2.96
  Size : mm 8.4x7.75 Oval
  Color : Medium Grey
  Clarity : Very Clean, Translucent
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  Shape : Oval, Cabochon
  Treatment : None
  Origin Sri Lanka
  Location :
Colombo, Sri Lanka

SELLING PRICE US $ 90.00

 

Collectors Gem Suitable for Gemological Institutions & Gem Museums

Beautiful sharp Catseye effect

Among the Rarest of gemstones

Natural gem Free of any Treatment


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R.I. : 1.759-1.778 Hardness : 9
Chemical Comp. : AL 2 2O 3
Density : 4.00
Crystal Group : Hexagonal

Some Sapphires , display a single ray hence called Cats-eyes , which are extremely rare - a collectors gem.

Sapphire Cats-eyes belong to the Corundum family .Sri Lanka is well known for the finest quality sapphires. They come in a range of colors and also colorless. Mining continues from ancient times to this day.