Cat's eye refers to a kind of gem, also called opal. It is a precious gem, and its main component is silicate minerals.

Usually, the color of cat's eyes is gray-green, and sometimes there are yellow or brown stripes and spots. Under the irradiation of light, the cat's eye will show obvious cat's eye effect, and its surface will show a white light band.

2. The characteristics of cat's eyes

The characteristics of cat's eye are mainly reflected in its cat's eye effect. Cat's eye effect is because it contains needle-shaped, filiform or tubular crystals, which will reflect a white light band under the irradiation of light, so that the cat's eye presents a unique cat's eye effect under sunlight or fluorescent light.

In addition, the hardness of cat's eye is high, which can reach 7 to 8, so it is high and not easy to be damaged in daily wear.

3. The origin and production of cat's eye

Cat's eyes are mainly produced in Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Brazil and South Africa. Among them, the cat's eye in Sri Lanka is the most famous, with excellent quality and color.

The production of cat's eye usually needs to go through many links such as material selection, grinding and processing. Well-made cat's eye is full of color, with outstanding cat's eye effect and relatively high value.

4, the use of cat's eyes

Cat's eye is a common gem, which is often used to make jewelry. Its unique cat-eye effect and high hardness make it have great potential in jewelry design, which can be used to make rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry.

In addition, in traditional Indian medicine, cat's eye is also regarded as a natural therapy. Some medical scientists believe that wearing cat's eyes can help relieve stress and anxiety.