Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 8.5 (8.5) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-20 carats (commercial: 1-10 carats; fine eyes in larger sizes rare) |
| Typical Price Range | $100-2,000+ per carat (commercial: $300-1,000; sharp eye and honey color $1,000-2,000+) |
| Rarity Level | Unique Geological |
| Availability Level | Collectors Market |
| Availability Driver | Limited Investment |
| Investment Appropriateness | Emerging Investment Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$120.00
per carat
MC Price
$294.15
per carat
Listing Price
$32.05
per carat
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MODERATELY BULLISH
69.38
Score Components
Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
75
hardness
0
price
65
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Chrysoberyl with chatoyancy; fine cat's eyes with sharp, centered bands are valuable.
Availability Description: Fine cat's eye chrysoberyl trades through specialty dealers and auctions; quality of chatoyancy greatly affects value.
Investment Description: Fine honey-colored specimens with sharp eye are valuable; established collector market; moderate appreciation for top specimens; investment-grade requires exceptional chatoyancy.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| facetsprecision | - | - | $32.05/ct | - |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
| Origin | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Rare | x2.00 | - |
| Brazil | Uncommon | x1.35 | - |
| India | Common | x1.05 | - |
Color Variants
| Variant | Color | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Cat's Eye | Yellow | Uncommon | x1.00 | x1.09 |
| Green Cat's Eye | Green | Uncommon | x1.00 | x0.92 |
| Brown Cat's Eye | Brown | Common | x1.00 | - |
| Golden Cat's Eye | Golden Yellow | Rare | x1.00 | - |
Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
| Origin | Colour | Clarity | Price Per Carat | # Listings | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunduru, Tanzania | medium light yellow [brownish] | - | $320.00/ct | 1 | 5.90 ct |
| Tanzania | medium green | - | $270.39/ct | 1 | 1.52 ct |
| Tanzania | medium light green | - | $270.29/ct | 3 | 1.63 ct |
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Other gems in the Chrysoberyl Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandrite | Blue Chip Investment Gems | $3000.00/ct | $1179.47/ct | $1251.30/ct |
| Chrysoberyl | Emerging Investment Gems | $150.00/ct | $255.06/ct | $37.19/ct |
| Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl | Emerging Investment Gems | $120.00/ct | $32.05/ct | - |
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