Cats Eye
Information About Cats Eye: This is one of the most chatoyant stones in the world, and gets its name from the French word "chatoyance" which literally manes "cat's eye". It is a form of Chrysoberyl that gets it unusual optical properties from crystal strands that run in one direction across the stone.
COMMON GEM COLORS: Earthy green to yellow to brown earth tones.
HARDNESS ON MOH'S SCALE: 8.5
SHAPES FOR CUTTING: Polished beads and cabochons.
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