Gemstone Information: Cats Eye
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Gemstone Information
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Cats EyeInformation 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: Cats Eye and other gemstones are available online at GEMSTONE SOURCES in individual and parcel quantities in a variety of shapes, grades, colors, cuts, and sizes. Synthetic Cat's Eye cabochons in a wide range of colors are available at Wire Sculpture Jewelry Supplies.  Faceted Gemstones |
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