A small number of gemstones have the ability to reflect a sharp line of light known as a cat's-eye that moves just below the surface of the stone as it is turned under a beam of light. This is known as chatoyance. Why does it occur?
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The term 'chatoyancy', deriving from the French for 'shining like a cat's eye', denotes the effect that occurs when a bright light is shone onto a rounded, reflective surface and causes light to be reflected back in narrow line perpendicular to the observer's line of sight.
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The cabochon cut is the most common cut for cat's eye stones, featuring a smooth, convex surface. Ensure that the cut enhances the chatoyant line and allows it to move freely across the surface. When evaluating a cat's eye stone, it's beneficial to view it under different lighting conditions to fully appreciate its chatoyant effect.
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Cat's-eye opal is a phenomenal opal that exhibits chatoyance when properly cut into a cabochon. The chatoyance is a bright line of light across the surface of the stone caused by reflections from tiny parallel mineral needles or hollow tubes …
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If you've ever seen a star sapphire or cat's eye chrysoberyl in person, you've likely been hypnotized by a reflected ray of light that seemed to dance across the stone, moving as if the light were trapped in the stone itself. …
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Red Tigers Eye is an awesome stone for those who love the protective vibes of the Tiger Eye family. Red Tigereye is known for its chatoyancy, which creates a bright line of light that appears to move across the surface of …
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Rocks and gemstones with a cat's eye effect, also known as Chatoyance, are beautiful and unique stones that display a fascinating visual effect. They have an iridescent, …
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The chatoyancy, or cat's eye effect, is a defining characteristic of Tiger's Eye. This optical phenomenon occurs when light reflects off the parallel fibrous structures within the stone, creating a moving line of light that resembles a …
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If you've ever seen a star sapphire or cat's eye chrysoberyl in person, you've likely been hypnotized by a reflected ray of light that seemed to dance across the stone, moving as if the light were trapped in the stone itself. What's the science behind the magic?
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The cabochon cut is the most common cut for cat's eye stones, featuring a smooth, convex surface. Ensure that the cut enhances the chatoyant line and allows it to move freely across the surface. When evaluating a cat's …
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If you're looking for a gemstone that's both beautiful and meaningful, look no further than the cat's eye gemstone. This stunning stone is known for its unique optical effect, which creates a shimmering line of light …
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If you're looking for a gemstone that's both beautiful and meaningful, look no further than the cat's eye gemstone. This stunning stone is known for its unique optical effect, which creates a shimmering line of light that seems to move across the surface of the stone.
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Rocks and gemstones with a cat's eye effect, also known as Chatoyance, are beautiful and unique stones that display a fascinating visual effect. They have an iridescent, twinkling quality that resembles a cat's eyes or silk's shimmer.
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A small number of gemstones have the ability to reflect a sharp line of light known as a cat's-eye that moves just below the surface of the stone as it is turned under a beam of light. This is …
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The chatoyancy, or cat's eye effect, is a defining characteristic of Tiger's Eye. This optical phenomenon occurs when light reflects off the parallel fibrous structures within the stone, creating a moving line of light that resembles a tiger's eye.
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Chatoyancy describes the reflection of one or more movable, concentrated, narrow, single sharp, luminous, or bright bands of light with a silky luster that seems to move on the polished curved surface of a cabochon as …
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Red Tigers Eye is an awesome stone for those who love the protective vibes of the Tiger Eye family. Red Tigereye is known for its chatoyancy, which creates a bright line of light that appears to move across the surface of the stone as it is rotated.
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Cat's-eye opal is a phenomenal opal that exhibits chatoyance when properly cut into a cabochon. The chatoyance is a bright line of light across the surface of the stone caused by reflections from tiny parallel mineral needles or hollow tubes that span …
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Chatoyancy describes the reflection of one or more movable, concentrated, narrow, single sharp, luminous, or bright bands of light with a silky luster that seems to move on the polished curved surface of a cabochon as you turn the gems or source of light.
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