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Cats-Eye Gemstone - Cats-Eye Guide | Peoples Jewellers

Cat's Eye

Cat's Eye has been treasured for many centuries, and is believed to be a powerful protective stone, particularly against evil spirits. Cat's Eye has long been considered a good luck charm in numerous cultures. The term cat's eye is derived from the phenomena displayed by this stone known as chatoyancy, which in French means "cat's eye." This is the changeable lustre the stone exhibits when a light shines into the cabochon‐cut gem. Cat's eye is a very popular gemstone in men's jewellery.

Colour

Cat's eye's colour ranges from a golden honey to grey to mint green.

Gem Family

Cat's Eye is a variety of chrysoberyl.

Hardness

Cat's Eye rates an 8.5 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for everyday wear.

Treatments

Cat's Eye is generally not treated or enhanced.

Care

Cat's Eye should be stored separately from other gemstones so as to not scratch them or be scratched by them. Steam and ultrasonic cleaners are generally safe, however, for best results, clean your cat's eye jewellery using a mild soap under warm running water and dry with a soft lint‐free cloth.

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