A is a yellow to green-yellow stone (chatoyant chrysoberyl) with a bright, pupil-like slit that seems to move slightly as the stone is moved. Most Cat's eye are cut as cabochons to maximize the distinctive pupil-like effect. Found in Brazil, the Cat's eye has a hardness of 8.5.
any of various gems (as chrysoberyl or chalcedony) that reflect light when cut in a rounded shape
A single line reflected ray sometimes seen on a cabochon cut gemstone.
A cabochon cut stone with lines across the top of the stone.
The cat's eye is projective and is used to promote wealth, beauty, healing and again is good for gambling. The Ancient Asian cat's eye was a form of chrysoberyl. It is worn to increase beauty and preserve youthfulness. Those born in August will be drawn to this stone. The Cat's eye can dispel depression and gives pleasure. See also: chalcedony
1599) The terminology Cat's Eye sometimes refers to a variety of chrysoberyl but more commonly to silicified asbestos known as Tiger's Eye or Hawk Eye (both shown above). Cat's Eye shows a light-collared line that changes position as the gem is turned, giving it a resemblance to the eye of a cat. The colour range is endless due to the numerous stones in which it may occur. Also known as Cymophane.
Gemstones which display the cat's eye phenomenon are said to exhibit the optical property of chatoyancy.
A stone with a distinctive, sweeping band of light across its centre, ranging in colour from green to brownish gold
Cat's Eye (also known as Stephen King's Cat's Eye) is a 1985 horror film directed by Lewis Teague and written by Stephen King. It is based on King's short stories The Ledge, Quitters, Inc., and The General (the former two appeared in his Night Shift story collection).
The cat's eye is a safety device used in road construction. It originated from the UK in 1933 and is used all over the world.
Cat's Eye is a 1988 novel by Margaret Atwood. In it, painter Elaine Risley vividly reflects on her childhood and teenage years. Her strongest memories are of Cordelia, who was the leader of a trio of girls who were both very cruel and very kind to young Elaine, in ways that tint Elaine's perceptions of relationships and her world—not to mention her art—into the character's middle years.
Cat's Eye ( ã‚ャッツ アイ Kyattsu Ai) is a Japanese manga by Tsukasa Hojo. The manga was made into an anime series which was originally broadcast in 1983, and is seen as a classic by many Japanese viewers. Cat's Eye has also aired in a number of countries outside Japan, including France, Germany, Italy, Philippines and China.