Without Reserve
Cat's Eye Kornerupine
Sri Lanka
Kornerupine is a rare gemstone. It is frequently mistaken for emerald due to its wonderful emerald green color. It is similar, but with a higher refractive index and with pleochroism depending on its angle of viewing. The present stone is a rich vibrant green fashioned as a round cabochon with a strong central cat's eye effect. It is particularly large for the species.
Weighing approximately 12.95 carats and measuring 13.0 x 13.0 x 9.0mm
Kornerupine is a rare gemstone. It is frequently mistaken for emerald due to its wonderful emerald green color. It is similar, but with a higher refractive index and with pleochroism depending on its angle of viewing. The present stone is a rich vibrant green fashioned as a round cabochon with a strong central cat's eye effect. It is particularly large for the species.
Weighing approximately 12.95 carats and measuring 13.0 x 13.0 x 9.0mm
Sold for
US$ 350
inc. premium
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- Without Reserve
Category: Natural History
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