Stone of Self Control
A member of the Chrysoberyl family. The Cat’s-eye effect called Chatoyancy, is caused by parallel needle-like inclusions within the stone. Since ancient times, the cat’s eye has been regarded as a gemstone which protects its wearer and keeps disaster at bay. It is seen as a particularly effective protective stone and talisman.
HARDNESS
8.5
Treatment
Irradiated.
COLOR
From Brown to Greenish Yellow with distinct,
Silvery-White and Straight Bands.
Features & Traits
In particularly good specimens, the Cat’s eye seems to open and close when the stone is turned. A Cat’s-eye of good colour with a finely marked eye-line will fetch much higher prices on account of its beauty and rarity.
