Different Types of Cat’s Eye Gemstones

Cat's eye is a specific class of gemstone which is not just known to have a great set of features but has some awesome advantages as well. It is nothing less than a visual miracle. As the gem emits a slit reflection which is where it gets the name cats eye. The scientific term for this marvel is chatoyancy. It is derived from a French word which means the eye of the cat. This is a very rare kind of gem and very difficult to come across such a unique gemstone.

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Here are the different types of Cat's Eye Gemstones

1. Chrysoberyl Cat Eye

Out of all the different kinds of gemstones found Chrysoberyl Cat Eye it is one of the rarest ones. Although chatoyancy is so popular that whenever it is mentioned a cat's eye is pictured in mind. All other kinds of Cat's Eye need to be acknowledged with their name. It's a rock-solid gemstone usually found in countries such as China, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka. Because of its beautiful appearance, it could be mounted in almost all types of jewelry.

2. Cat Eye Apatite

This is one of the most popular Cat's Eye gems. The marvelous stone is usually found in yellow. And is a softer gem that cannot be used for mounting in all jewelry items. It's ideal for brooches, earrings, and pendants. Other similar gems have great properties but this one here is more valuable. Only a collector can know the true value of such a gem and conceives its importance pretty well.

3. Cat Eye Tourmaline

Talking about the gems used for finger jewelry purposes. The cat's eye tourmaline is a gem that also has the characteristics of chatoyancy. It comes in colors such as pink and green and much bigger sizes. They are pretty tough and are very durable.

4. Tiger's Eye

Some kinds of quartz show the attributes of a cat's eye however none of them are as loved and appreciated as much as the tiger's eye. These gemstones come in colors such as gold-brown colors and gold yellow tint/hue. It is formed from a blue mineral that is fibrous too and is known as crocodilte.