CERTIFIED DIOPSIDE CATS EYE 3.55 Cts NATURAL CEYLON LOOSE GEMSTONE - 20023 For Sale

100% Natural - Not treated in any way.
Rare Collectors Gem
Suitable for Museums,Institutions and Students of Gemology.
Will make a Gorgeous Ring or Pendent accented with Diamonds.
Beautiful sharp Catseye effect.
Large Sizes are Extremely Rare!
A Gem of Lasting Beauty.
Among the Rarest of gemstones.
Chatoyancy is Cats Eye gems is best seen in Bright Sunlight or by focusing a flashlight on the face of the gem Refractive Index: 1.665 - 1.730 Hardness: 6
Chemical Comp: CaMgSi2O6
Density: 3.25 - 3.55
Crystal Group: MonoclinicDiopside comes in a variety of colors and similar to Zircon orPeridot. A Chrome rich variety is called Chrome Diopside, The Chatoyant type is the Diopside Cats-eye mostly in green, which are rare and much sought after by Collectors.