Apatite that exhibits chatoyancy, or a
cat's eye effect, is rare and highly sought-after. Cat's eyes are cut en
cabochon to bring out their desirable qualities. Chatoyancy is a rare optical
phenomenon existing only in a handful of different gem types. It is
distinguished by a unique light reflection that resembles the slit eye of a
cat. The effect is caused by light reflection from parallel inclusions within a
stone, typically rutile needles, fibers or channels. Cat's eye reflections are
best viewed in strong and direct light; when the stone is rotated, the cat's
eye will appear to glide across the surface.
Description
Stone - Apatite
Stone Size - 7X10 MM
Stone Shape - Free
Stone Color - Blue
Stone Cutting - Uncut
Item Type - Ring
Item Weight - 9.33 Gms
SKU - CSR-164