Gem Hut - Cat's Eye (Chrysoberyl) Gemstones

Cat's Eye (Chrysoberyl) Gemstones

Hardness

8.5 on the Mohs scale.
Occurrence

Found mostly in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Brazil.
Appearance

Yellow to greenish yellow to grayish green, displaying chatoyancy.
Enhancements

Cat's eye is occasionally irradiated to improve asterism and color.

More information on gemstone enhancements.
Gemstone Family

Cat's Eye is a member of the Chrysoberyl gemstone family.

Cymophane (Cat's Eye)

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl (Sri Lanka)	$ 149.99
CHS119	1.01 ct.
	6.5x4.5mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
	Medium Dark
	Grayish Green
	Opaque
	[G] Gamma and/or electron irradiated.
	One of a kind.
Has a nice cat's eye.