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Maharani Cat's Eye Ruby
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC, United States
With its exceptional size, honey color, and sharp band of light, this chrysoberyl gem is one of the finest known cat’s eyes.
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Details
- Title: Maharani Cat's Eye Ruby
- Location: Sri Lanka, Asia
- Type: Gem
- Rights: This image was obtained from the Smithsonian Institution. The image or its contents may be protected by international copyright laws. http://www.si.edu/termsofuse
- External Link: View this object record in the Smithsonian Institution Collections Search Center
- Weight: 58.20ct
- USNM Catalog Number(s): G3642
- Photo Credit: Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History
- Field: Mineral Sciences
- Fassion: Oval Cabochon
- Color: Dark Brown Yellow
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