Wie sieht ein chrysoberyll aus?
Der Chrysoberyll existiert in den Farben goldgelb, grüngelb, grün, bräunlich und rot. Der Katzenaugen-Effekt ist eine Lichterscheinung an der Oberfläche des Edelsteins, die an die schlitzartige Pupille einer Katze erinnert. Am wirkungsvollsten ist der Effekt bei Edelsteinen im Cabochon-Schliff.
Welche Farbe hat alexandrit?
Die faszinierendste Eigenschaft des Alexandrit Edelsteins ist das sogenannte Changieren. Bei Tageslicht erscheint der Alexandrit grün, bei Kerzenlicht oder künstlichem Licht wechselt er seine Farbe zu einem sanften bis kräftigen Rot.
What is the meaning of chrysoberyl?
Definition of chrysoberyl 1 obsolete : a yellowish beryl 2 : a hard usually yellow or green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminum oxide and sometimes used as a gem
What color does chrysoberyl change?
Chrysoberyl is an uncommon mineral, and the color-changing variety Alexandrite is quite rare and highly valued. The nature of Alexandrite is very unique. If viewed in sunlight, its color is dark yellow-green to greenish-blue, and if viewed in incandescent light, its color changes strawberry-red to dark pink.
What is chatoyant chrysoberyl gemstone?
Chatoyant or cat’s eye chrysoberyl is also known as cymophane. That name comes from a Greek word meaning “appearing like a wave,” alluding to the opalescent, hazy appearance of the surface of some crystals. However, the eye of a chatoyant chrysoberyl is the sharpest of any cat’s eye gemstone.
What is a chrysoberyl cat’s eye?
The eye in a chrysoberyl cat’s eye often has a shimmering blue tone. The optimum color for these stones is a honey brown. When light obliquely strikes such a stone, it usually creates a shadow effect within the gem. The side away from the light is a rich brown, while the side facing the light is yellowish white.