Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye
8.5Hardness (Mohs)
BeAl₂O₄Chemistry
5Known origins & mines
The original "cat's eye": parallel needle inclusions create a sharp light band across the dome. Sri Lanka has been the classic source for centuries; fine honey-colored eyes also come from India, Madagascar and Africa. Highly protective talisman in Asian traditions.
Known origins & mines
Ratnapura Gem Fields · Sri Lanka
"City of Gems" — 2500 years of pit mining in river gravels yield ruby alongside nearly every other gem species. Sri Lankan ruby leans pink (…
Jequitinhonha Cat's Eyes · Brazil
Brazilian honey-yellow chrysoberyl cat's eyes from Capelinha-area pegmatites dominate the affordable eye market with sharp rays up to 100 ca…
Kerala Chrysoberyl-Sapphire Belt · India
Alluvial chrysoberyl cat's-eyes and green sapphires panned along Kerala's rivers near Thiruvananthapuram.…