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museum exhibit featuring a gemstone
museum exhibit featuring a gemstone. The gemstone, labeled "Cat's Eye," is round and appears to be a yellowish-orange color with a distinct white band running through it, giving it a cat's-eye effect. It is displayed on a textured black surface with a dramatic spotlight illuminating it, casting a shadow. A label plate below the gemstone provides further information, stating it is a Chrysoberyl, weighs 89.7 carats, is probably from Sri Lanka, and is a gift of Mrs. Patrick McGinnis. Another label to the right, partially obscured, begins to describe the gemstone's properties. The background consists of angled surfaces with textured black material, and shadows are cast by unseen objects. The scene is devoid of people. The context suggests this is an indoor display in a museum or gallery. There is no information in the image to determine the city or country.