Quartz Cat's Eye- 7.45ct

Translucent yellowish chatoyant chrysoberyl is called cymophane or cat's eye.

The mineral chrysoberyl is found in transparent yellow to greenish yellow color, but two other varieties are widely known as gemstones: cat's eye and alexandrite. Although other minerals such as tourmaline, scapolite, corundum, spinel and quartz can form "cat's eye" stones similar in appearance to cymophane, the jewelry industry designates these stones as "quartz cat's eyes", or "ruby cat's eyes" and only chrysoberyl can be referred to as "cat's eye" with no other designation.

Each of these gemstones is exclusive and unique as the person who owns it. Small variations in color from the one visible in the photograph are possible but every single piece available under this line of Karma Mantra’s Gemstones is IGITL Certified (International Gemological Institute & Testing Laboratory).

Cat's eye really became popular by the end of the 19th century when the Duke of Connaught gave a ring with a cat's eye as an engagement token, this was sufficient to make the stone more popular and increase its value greatly.

In the Orient, cat's eye is highly revered as a preserver of good fortune, the belief being that it guards the owner's wealth and it protects him from poverty. In Sri Lanka cat's eye was considered to be a potent charm against evil spirits.

Species/Group :

Weight : 7.45 cts

Color : Grayish green

Shape/Cut : Oval Cabochon

Measurements : 12.13 x 10.72 x 8.23 mm

Refractive Index : 1.54 Spot