Chatoyant or “cat's eye” chrysoberyl gems are also known as cymophanes. Fine silk inclusions (very fine threads of crystals) make its cat's eye effect one of the sharpest of all gems when properly cut. “Cymophane” by Gemshare. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.
Translucent Yellow Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Cabochon
Chatoyant or "cat's eye" chrysoberyl gems are also known as cymophanes. Fine silk inclusions (very fine threads of crystals) make its cat's eye effect one of the sharpest of all gems when properly cut. "Cymophane" by Gemshare. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.
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| Gemstone | Chrysoberyl |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Cabochon |
| Color | Yellow |
| Transparency | Translucent |
| Photo phenomena | Chatoyancy |