Cat’s Eye

Another very exclusive and expensive gem found in Sri Lanka. Classified as chrysoberyls , if these are cut into Cabochun shape, a bright and sharp line can be seen if light is directed onto the gems. 

Reason for this are the Routile fibers that span vertically around the gem. Only one line can be seen, if more than one line is there to be seen , they fell in to category of Star Sapphires. 

In Sri Lanka , Ratnapura , Eheliyagoda, Kalawana , Elahera , these minerals are discovered. They are available in Green to Light Yellow Color. These are also discovered in India and Madagascar, but highest quality Cat’s Eyes are only found in Sri Lanka.