Chrysoberyl
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A beryllium aluminum oxide, chrysoberyl is prized as much for its family of varieties as for the stone itself, encompassing alexandrite, the color-change form, and cat's-eye chrysoberyl, the finest of all chatoyant gems, alongside transparent yellow-green material. Its hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale makes it the third-hardest natural gem after diamond and corundum, lending it excellent durability. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, and major sources include Brazil, Sri Lanka, and East Africa. That combination of hardness with its phenomenal alexandrite and chatoyant forms gives this fine-tier semi-precious species considerable gemological importance.
Physical & Optical Properties
Category
Semi-Precious Gems
Mohs Hardness
8.5
Specific Gravity
3.69 – 3.81
Refractive Index
1.746 – 1.763
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Cleavage
Good
Fracture
Uneven,Conchoidal
Color
various
Birefringence
0.007
Dispersion
0.015
Pleochroism
Yellow - weak: colorless - light yellow - yellow-(green); Green - weak: yellowish - olive-yellow - (colorless)
Mohs Hardness
| Mohs | Reference mineral | Chrysoberyl |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talc | |
| 2 | Gypsum | |
| 3 | Calcite | |
| 4 | Fluorite | |
| 5 | Apatite | |
| 6 | Orthoclase | |
| 7 | Quartz | |
| 8 | Topaz | |
| 9 | Corundum | |
| 10 | Diamond |
Crystal System
Value & Market
Price Tier
Fine ($500-5,000/ct)
Where to Buy Chrysoberyl
Blue Nile
Fine jewelry retailer
James Allen
Gemstone jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Ethically sourced gems
Amazon
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About Chrysoberyl
金绿宝石是铍铝氧化物矿物，以其出色的硬度（莫氏8.5）和三种著名宝石变种而享誉宝石界：普通金绿宝石（黄至绿黄色）、猫眼石（具有猫眼效应，斯里兰卡产最佳）和亚历山大石（独特的变色效应，日光下绿色、灯光下红紫色）。金绿宝石家族是宝石中光学现象最为丰富多样的矿物族群之一。
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Durability
9/10
Suitable for daily wear
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chrysoberyl?
金绿宝石是铍铝氧化物矿物，以其出色的硬度（莫氏8.5）和三种著名宝石变种而享誉宝石界：普通金绿宝石（黄至绿黄色）、猫眼石（具有猫眼效应，斯里兰卡产最佳）和亚历山大石（独特的变色效应，日光下绿色、灯光下红紫色）。金绿宝石家族是宝石中光学现象最为丰富多样的矿物族群之一。
What is the hardness of Chrysoberyl?
Chrysoberyl has a Mohs hardness of 8.5, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Chrysoberyl?
Chrysoberyl is primarily Various.
How much does Chrysoberyl cost?
Chrysoberyl falls into the Fine ($500-5,000/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Chrysoberyl?
Chrysoberyl belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.