Opal (Cat's Eye) Chrysoberyl The faces are lustrous and

The faces are lustrous and well-formed and the piece glows with a lively yellow-green hue when backlit

and the clarity ranges from a milky “cat’s eye” internal appearance to nearly water-clear in areas

This particular piece has some of the STRONGEST color for Trolleite that I have seen from any locality

and considering the great size

but it has two additional important aspects that make it stand out from others

Opal (Cat's Eye) Chrysoberyl The faces are lustrous andA gorgeous Cat's Eye Opal from an undisclosed locality in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Typically, it is rather difficult to obtain fine Cat's Eye Opals from any locality over 1 carat with a sharp distinct "eye" like the one seen in this stone. Like all Cat's Eye gems, this stone has thin fibrous inclusions that reflect the light to create the thin white line or "eye" in the center of the stone. It takes skill to properly orient the rough so the "eye" sits