Cat's Eye
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The Cat’s Eye is one of the most unique looking gemstones
available and comes in many colors and sizes. If you are looking for ornamental
jewelry that is unique, mystical looking and fashionable, look into the Cat’s
Eye.
Cat’s Eye gets its unique look due to the presence of
fibrous mineral inclusions. The fibers in a Cat’s Eye form tubes that are
parallel to one another deep within the quartz stone. These fibers are not that
pronounced when in a square or rectangular form, however when in a sphere or
oval shape, the fibers are more pronounced and extremely fascinating to look
at.
The Cat’s Eye comes in many different colors such as gray,
grayish green, yellow, red, blue, brown, black and white. The luster of the
Cat’s Eye gives it a chatoyant or vitreous look and it is usually opaque or
translucent in transparency. The Cat’s Eye is pretty hard; measuring 7 on the
Moh’s scale and the fracture should be noted as conchoidal. The Cat’s Eye is
usually rounded, oval or spherish, and quite attractive on many types of
ornamental jewelry.
For most Cat’s Eye lovers, it is worn on a ring, a charm or
as part of a bracelet. Many people like Cat’s Eye because of its mystical
qualities that are said to help the intellect, to foster wisdom and its
connotation with a cat, meaning crafty or sly. If you are looking for a unique
and interesting piece of ornamental jewelry, definitely consider the Cat’s Eye.
Cat's Eye describes a gemstone polished into a cabochon that
displays a narrow band of concentrated light going accross the width of the
stone. This effect, known as chatoyancy, or cat's eye effect, is caused by
inclusions of fine, slender parallel mineral fibers in the gemstone that
reflect light in a single band. Of all the gemstones that exhibit cat's eye,
Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye is the best known. Chrysoberyl has the strongest and most
distinct cat's eye effect of all gemstones. Though several different gemstones
types exhibit a cat's eye effect, only Chrysoberyl's cat's eye enjoys the
privilege of having the name "Cat's Eye" without any prefix. Whenever
the term "Cat's Eye" is used, it refers to Chrysoberyl cat's eye by
default, unless otherwise specified.
Translucent multi-colored stones that look like cat's eyes,
they are often confused with quartz tiger's eye. It is most often referred to
by the French as "oeil de chat". Chrysoberl crystals are famous for
increasing personal power and deepening spirituality. They help to increase
generosity and charitable behavior. This stone promotes forgiveness and offers
peace of mind to those who where it. Chrysoberyl can initiate intuition and
spark awareness.
Amplifies other gems energies. Some are irradiated to turn
green. Trust your feeling with each stone.
Chrysoberyl
Cat's Eye
About Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl term originates from the greek words chrysos and
beryllos, meaning "a gold-white spar". Generally chrysoberyl is
confused with beryl which is a completely different mineral. Chrysoberyl is the third-hardest natural
gemstone and lies between Corundum and Topaz on Moh’s Hardness scale having
hardness of 8.5. Cat’s Eye or Cymophane is a gem variety of chrysoberyl which
shows the optical effect known as Cat’s Eye effect or Chatoyancy.
Cause of Cat’s Eye Effect or Chatoyancy
Cat’s Eye effect is seen in chrysoberyl containing
microscopic tubelike cavities or needlelike inclusions of rutile which occur
parallel to the c-axis of the crystal. When these are cut en cabochon
perpendicular to the c-axis, a single ray of light can be seen to move on the
surface. This effect is termed as Chatoyancy. Chatoyancy comes from the French
'chat' (for cat) and 'oeil' (for eye). Chrysoberyls lacking the cat's eye
effect are mostly faceted, Cat's eyes are always cut into cabochons, since only
tall, rounded shapes render the line of the eye properly visible.
History
of Cat’s Eye
Cat’s eye became popular since the end of the 19th century
when it was given as engagement token by Duke of Connaught. This greatly
increased its value as a gemstone. The increased demand in turn created an
intensified search for it in Ceylon.
Cat's
Eye color
The range of colors includes colorless, pink, yellow, green,
blue and violet.
Ordinary chrysoberyl is yellowish-green and transparent to
translucent. When the mineral exhibits good pale green to yellow color and is
transparent, then it is used as a gemstone. The three main varieties of
chrysoberyl are: ordinary yellow-to-green chrysoberyl, cat's eye or cymophane, and alexandrite. Yellow-green chrysoberyl
was referred to as "chrysolite" during the Victorian and Edwardian
eras, which caused confusion since that name has also been used for the mineral
olivine ("peridot" as a gemstone); that name is no longer used in the
gemological nomenclature.
Cymophane is popularly known as "cat's eye". This
variety exhibits pleasing chatoyancy or opalescence that reminds one of an eye
of a cat. When cut to produce a cabochon, the mineral forms a light-green
specimen with a silky band of light extending across the surface of the stone.
Buying
Cat's Eye
Color
A rare variety is a rich purple from Maine. Blue Brazilian
stones are second in demand. A
light green variety of apatite carries the trade
name "asparagus stone". The recent availability of the neon
blue-green variety from Madagascar has increased the use of apatite in jewelry.
The color of the best specimens of this type rivals the famed Paraiba
tourmalines, but unfortunately, this gem lacks their toughness and hardness. As
for any other gem, color saturation defines the value.
Lighting
Chatoyancy, the cat's eye effect, is a reflection of light
by parallel fibers, needles, or channels, which resembles the slit eye of a
cat. When the stone is rotated, the cat's eye glides over the surface.
Cut
The cabochon cut is excellent for a unique brooch or
pendant, if its base is parallel to the fibers.
Cat's
Eye gemology
Optical character:
Color of streak: White to yellow-gray
Hardness: 8.5 on Mohs scale of hardness
Index of refraction: 1.744 - 1.770
Colours: Green, Brown, Yellow. The variety Alexandrite Cat’s
Eye changes color: green in daylight and red-violet in incandescent light and
is very highly priced.
Pleochroism: weak, X= slightly rose, Y= greenish yellow, Z=
pale green
Specific gravity: 3.68 - 3.75
The
Cat's Eye
CRYSTAL
MEANINGS, METAPHYSICAL & HEALING PROPERTIES
LORE OF APATITE
Cat’s Eye is an amulet used for protection against
witchcraft and death. It is a generic term for any gems, which show a band of
light across a cut cabochon stone. The eye phenomenon is caused by the presence
of fiber inclusions within a gem and the term often misused in the
gem trade as
an adjective; stones are referred as cat’s eye tourmaline, cat’s eye quartz or
cat’s eye apatite, and the proper name describes Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl or
precious Cat’s Eye.
CHAKRA (S): Crown and Solar Plexus
VIBRATION: Number 6
ZODIAC: Leo
♥ Determination ♥ Strength
of mind ♥
Steadfastness ♥ Willpower ♥ Moral
courage ♥
Tenacity ♥ Vigour ♥
Resolve ♥ Self
control ♥
Intelligence ♥ Knowledge
Natural Cat's Eye is Chrysoberyl. It exhibits a chatoyancy which is formed from
fibrous inclusions or cavities within the stone. This chatoyancy allows the stone to resemble
a cat's eye.
Zodiac - Capricorn, Taurus, Aries
Typical colours - Golden yellow, yellow with brown, green
with red
Cat's Eye acts to stimulate intuition and to enhance
awareness. It is a grounding stone that
provides a very effective protective energy.
Cat's Eye dispels unwanted energy from the aura. It amplifies good luck and fortune. Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye transforms negative
thoughts into positive energy. Cat's Eye
brings happiness and serenity, along with optimism, generosity and
confidence. It can enhance creativity
and kindness. Traditionally, Cat's Eye
is believed to protect the wearer from evil spirits.
Cat’s
Eyes are effective protective stones and talisman. They
are believed to induce positive thoughts and help promote tolerance and
harmony. Also because of its golden hue, it has often been associated with
wealth. Chrysoberyls are known to be associated with discipline and
self-control. They are said to promote concentration and the ability to learn
and to help the wearer with striving for excellence. In addition to this, they
bring peace of mind; clearer thinking and increased self-confidence helping one
become more understanding of the fact that they have everything they already
need to succeed. It
protects the wearer from all kinds of misfortunes. This
stone if it is of a good quality, can take the person to top. It can cure
ailments such as heart trouble, hemorrhage and increases knowledge, longevity
and strength and cures otherwise chronic and incurable diseases.
Cat's Eye treats eye disorders and improves night
vision. It relieves headaches, facial
and sciatic pain. Cat's Eye aids the
nervous system and associated pains. It
can be used to heal the kidneys, pancreas, liver, lymph nodes, spleen and
issues associated with leukemia.
CATS
EYE: has magical properties; a grounding stone but stimulates the
intuition. This mineral provides protection and dispels negative energy
entering the aura and brings confidence, happiness, serenity, and good luck.
Cat's Eye treats disorders of the eye and improves night vision. It relieves
headaches and facial pain and can be worn on the right side of the body.
CYMOPHANE: is a
form of Cat's Eye that stimulates and stabilizes the intellect and supports
flexibility of mind. This stone enhances unconditional love. In healing it has
been used to treat intestinal disorders, heart irregularities and
night-blindness and provide relief from feminine discomforts.
Cat's
Eye Care
Cat’s Eye is a hard, durable gemstone that is difficult to
scratch and chip. That being said, because of its high value and rarity,
caution should be taken so as to keep the stone in its original condition.
Cat’s Eye is best cleaned using warm soapy water and a soft brush. Prolonged
exposure to excessive amounts of heat, household chemicals, ultrasonic
cleaners,
and steam cleaners should be avoided. Always store your Cat’s Eye
jewelry in a fabric-lined box away from other jewelry items in order to avoid
scratching.are & Cleaning
Clean with a soft polishing cloth in plain water. Commercial
jewelry cleaner can damage the polish of the gem. Do not soak. Also avoid
sudden temperature changes.
Tests
for Identification of Real Cat's Eye
A Cat’s eye is a very hard stone and its surface can be
scratched only by a Diamond or a Ruby or Sapphire. Cat’s Eye can easily scratch
glass.
If a real cat's eye gemstone is put in a dark place, it
shines like the eyes of a cat.
If a real cat's eye gemstone is rubbed against a cloth, its
brilliance increases.
How to
Wear Cat’s Eye
A cat’s eye should be set in steel or gold, or even
platinum, on the small finger of the left hand, at midnight on Thursday, when
the Moon is waxing.
The stone should weigh more than three carats, but five
carats or more is better.
Depending on a person’s occupation, different shades of
cat’s eye should be worn. A priest, teacher, scientist, or intellectual should
wear a honey yellow stone. A ruler, soldier, or
administrator should wear a
honey brown stone. A businessman, farmer, or banker should wear a honey green
stone. A laborer, artisan, or servant should wear a dark green stone.
Link to YouTube video of the Guinness World Records largest
cat’s eye (dragon’s eye)
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