- Stone type
- Natural Apatite
- Weight
- 9.38ct
- Size
- 13.5x10.6mm
- Color
- Honey-brown
- Cut
- Oval cabochon
- Clarity
- Semi-transparent
- Treatment
- Untreated
- Origin
- Madagascar
- Hardness
- 5
- Phenomenon
- Chatoyancy (Cat's eye effect)
Natural Cat's Eye Apatite 9.38ct Oval Cabochon
€15.30 EURSKU: ot1258
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A captivating natural phenomenon in gemstone form, this cat's eye apatite oval cabochon displays a rich, dark honey-brown color with a strong, well-defined chatoyant band that glides across the polished dome under any direct light source. The silky needles responsible for this optical effect are clearly visible throughout the stone, giving it a deep, warm interior that shifts from golden brown to amber as the light moves. At nearly 9.4 carats, the cat's eye line is broad and bright, making the effect unmistakable and highly attractive in a setting.
Originating from Madagascar and completely untreated, this apatite cat's eye is a natural phenomenon stone with no heat or other enhancement applied. It works beautifully as a ring centerpiece or pendant stone, where the chatoyant band can be positioned to move with the wearer.
Natural cat's eye apatite, chatoyant phenomenon stone, sold loose.
We ship worldwide from Sofia, Bulgaria. Every order is packed in a protective box with bubble wrap. Orders within Bulgaria are dispatched within 1-2 business days and international orders within 2-3 business days. Free shipping is applied automatically at checkout, and the threshold applies to the order value after any discounts.
Delivery within Bulgaria
- Delivered by Speedy, Econt or Box Now, to a courier office, a locker or your address.
- Fixed prices: Box Now locker €1.60 (free on orders from €25), Speedy office €3.20, Econt office or locker €4.00, Speedy to your address €4.50.
- Free shipping on orders over €50, with any courier and at any weight.
- Cash on delivery is available.
- Delivery normally takes 1-2 business days after dispatch.
- Hardness
- 5
- Cleavage
- Poor
- Durability
- Poor
- Soapy water
- Safe
- Ultrasonic
- Avoid
- Steam
- Avoid
About apatite
Apatite is a calcium phosphate. At 5 on the Mohs scale it is soft for a gemstone and sensitive to acids, heat and knocks, so it is best for pendants, earrings or a collection.
Cleaning
Warm water, a drop of mild dish soap and a soft brush, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Skip ultrasonic and steam cleaners: vibration and sudden temperature changes can crack it. Keep it away from acids, including lemon juice and vinegar, and household cleaners.
Wear and storage
The cat’s eye line comes from fine parallel fibers or needles inside the stone, which also make it slightly less tough than a clean faceted stone, so treat the domed surface gently. With a hardness below 7 it can be scratched even by quartz, which is found in household dust, and a knock can chip it. Wipe it gently and store it on its own in a soft pouch. It suits pendants and earrings better than an everyday ring.
For your jeweler
This apatite is untreated. Apatite should be kept away from the torch flame, acid pickle and the ultrasonic bath. A bezel or another protective setting suits it best.
Scale
True to scale: 13.5 × 10.6 mm
Shown next to a €1 coin (23.25 mm) in the exact ratio, so you can picture the real size.
