An Overview of the Cat’s Eye Gemstone

The cat’s eye gemstone is a unique and beautiful gemstone that has been coveted by people for centuries. Its name comes from the fact that when cut properly, the gemstone will reflect light in a way that resembles a cat’s eye. In this blog post, we’ll explore what makes the cat’s eye so special, as well as how to identify its natural characteristics.

What Is A Cat's Eye Gemstone?
A cat's eye gemstone comes in various gemstones like sapphire, garnets, rubies, tourmaline, quartz, but chrysoberyl cats eye and quartz cats eye are considered the best cats eye. When properly cut and polished, it will display a single ray of light, known as chatoyancy. This effect gives the stone its characteristic "cat's eye" appearance. The most valuable colour for a cat’s eye is golden-yellow or greenish-yellow but they can also be found in shades of green, blue, brown and grey. The intensity of the chatoyancy can also vary between different stones, with some displaying just one ray while others may show two or three rays.

A good way to identify whether or not you have a genuine cat's eye is by looking at its surface under direct sunlight or halogen lighting. If it displays an intense line running through it when viewed from certain angles then it is likely to be genuine. It should also exhibit strong luminosity which appears to be moving up and down along with changing viewing angle (as in night time highway reflectors). Cat’s eyes can also be identified by their hardness and lustre; since they are made from chrysoberyl they are relatively hard compared to other gems (8 on Mohs scale) and have an oily lustre on their surfaces which further enhances their reflective qualities.

In addition to its physical features, the cat’s eye gemstone is believed to bring good luck and fortune to those who possess it. It is also said to help protect against evil influences and bad luck; thus making it an ideal talisman for those seeking protection or guidance in times of need. The stone has been used for many years in jewellery pieces such as rings and pendants as well as being set into religious icons such as Hindu gods and goddesses statues from India and Tibet.

The beauty of the cat’s eye gemstone lies in its ability to reflect light in such an extraordinary manner; creating an effect that resembles that of a feline’s eyes staring intently into yours! As discussed above, there are several ways you can use to identify if your stone is genuine including examining hardness/lustre characteristics as well as looking out for any intense lines running through it when viewed under certain lights or angles – all these features make this precious stone even more unique! Students interested in learning more about identifying these stones should consider taking courses related to geology or mineralogy where they can learn more about different types of gems including cats' eyes!