Natural Chrysoberyls Overview
 Chrysoberyl is a very hard stone, just behind diamond and corundum.
The color ranges from pale yellow to medium green. Some Chrysoberyl, colored by vanadium, is a vivid green.
Chrysoberyl is very durable and well suited for virtually all jewelry settings.
Chrysoberyl is not typically treated.
Physical Properties
| Color |
Yellow to Green |
| Refractive Index |
1.74-1.76 |
| Pleochroism |
Very weak |
| Chemistry |
Beryllium Aluminum Oxide |
| Hardness |
8.5 |
| Density |
3.68-3.74 |
| Crystal Group |
Orthorhombic |
| Ocurrence |
Africa, Asia, India, Russia, South America |
Legend and Lore
This is considered a stone with a spiritual emphasis. It is good for promoting psychic and spiritual perception. Cat's-eye is a good nervine stimulant and is helpful for mental disorders. It is the gemstone of seers and astrologers.
Browse Chrysoberyls
The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Chrysoberyl. Please note that the real Chrysoberyls in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
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