Chrysoberyl is a rare and valuable gemstone known for its brilliance, durability, and vibrant golden-green hues. Unlike its chatoyant variety (Cat’s Eye), pure Chrysoberyl gemstones display a beautiful, transparent to translucent luster without the eye effect. It symbolizes clarity, discipline, and strength, often associated with intellectual power and self-control. Chrysoberyl is valued for its resilience and is a symbol of protection, prosperity, and growth.
Color: Yellow, greenish-yellow, golden, or honey tones
Hardness: 8.5 on the Mohs scale
Sources: Sri Lanka, Brazil, Russia, India, and Madagascar