Variety of Chrysoberyl

Cat's Eye

Cat's Eye
Gem Chrysoberyl that exhibits a cat's eye effect, in that it reflects a long thin wave of light across a polished cabochon gemstone. Although the term Cat's eye can be applied to other gemstones with this name, the Chrysoberyl form is the most well-known. For more information, see the gemstone section on Cat's Eye.

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See the full Chrysoberyl page for properties, photos, and additional varieties.