Natural Yellow Cat's Eye Apatite 5.66ct Oval Cabochon

This natural cat's eye apatite oval cabochon has a deep, dark olive-brown color with a strong chatoyant band that cuts cleanly across the dome. The color leans toward a muted golden-green, with the silky needle inclusions that cause the optical effect creating a soft, shimmering texture throughout the stone's interior. Under direct light the cat's eye band is crisp and well-centered, shifting smoothly as the stone is moved. A characterful, earthy stone with real presence.

Sourced from Africa and untreated, this 5.66-carat cat's eye apatite is a natural optical phenomenon stone. Apatite chatoyancy is driven by densely packed parallel needle inclusions, and the effect here is clearly pronounced. It makes an excellent stone for a ring or pendant where the cat's eye can be appreciated in motion. Apatite cat's eyes are a more accessible and less commonly known alternative to cat's eye chrysoberyl, making them particularly interesting for collectors looking for something off the beaten path.

• Stone type: Natural apatite (cat's eye)
• Treatment: Untreated
• Cut: Oval cabochon
• Size: 10.5 x 9.3 mm
• Weight: 5.66 ct
• Clarity: Semi-transparent
• Phenomenon: Chatoyancy (cat's eye)
• Origin: Africa

Natural cat's eye apatite, untreated chatoyant gemstone - sold loose.