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Optical reflectance effect in materials
In gemology, chatoyancy (/ʃəˈtɔɪ.ənsi/ shə-TOY-ən-see), also called chatoyance or the cat's eye effect, is an optical reflectance effect seen in certain
Chatoyancy
Variety of chalcedony
China, where it is mined for use as a decorative stone due to its chaotic chatoyancy and brecciated structure. Ranging in colour from brownish-red, to blue-grey
Pietersite
Manner in which light interacts with a crystal, rock, or mineral's surface
phenomena, such as asterism (the display of a star-shaped luminous area) or chatoyancy (the display of luminous bands, which appear to move as the specimen is
Lustre_(mineralogy)
Trade name for a form of clinochlore
apparently acquired its name due to its resemblance to feathers due to its chatoyancy. Seraphinite is named after the biblical seraphs or seraphim angels. With
Seraphinite
Semi-precious gemstone
(orthoclase and sodium-rich plagioclase). Polished moonstones often display chatoyancy ("cat's eye" effect), a luminous streak through the stone. Asterism is
Moonstone_(gemstone)
Type of wood used in China
a bright golden color, a pleasant fragrance, and exhibits impressive chatoyancy (an optical effect) which is why it is often referred to as jīnsī (Chinese:
Nanmu
Tactite Tiger's eye Unakite Some minerals made into gemstones may display a chatoyancy or "cat's eye" effect, these include: Actinolite Andalusite Apatite Beryl
List_of_gemstones_by_species
Mineral made of silicon and oxygen
opaque Smoky quartz from Brazil Tiger's eye Gold, red-brown, blue Exhibits chatoyancy Macrocrystalline Opaque Rough tiger's eye Polished red tiger's eye
Quartz
Species of plant in the genus Entandrophragma
genuine mahogany and is used as an alternative. The timber provides high chatoyancy, with an average value above 21 PZC. Hawthorne, W. (1998). "Entandrophragma
Entandrophragma_utile
Species of tree
lustrous, iridescent chatoyance, with colours that range from light pink to brown and gold to red. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value
Sapele
Bluish-green sorosilicate, state gemstone of Michigan
masses tend to be chatoyant, meaning they have a varying luster. This chatoyancy can be subtranslucent to opaque. Cholorastrolite is a variety of pumpellyite:
Chlorastrolite
Wood finishing technique
technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved
French_polish
Variety of corundum, mineral, gemstone
rubies can show color changes—though this occurs very rarely—as well as chatoyancy or the "cat's eye" effect. Generally, gemstone-quality corundum in all
Ruby
Star-shaped reflection
quartz also exhibits epiasterism. Gemology Isomorphism (crystallography) Chatoyancy Wikimedia Commons has media related to Asterism (gemmology). One or more
Asterism_(gemology)
Observable events that result from the interaction of light and matter
projection of a scene into a dark chamber Cathodoluminescence Caustics Chatoyancy, cat's eye gems such as chrysoberyl cat's eye or aquamarine cat's eye
Optical_phenomenon
Mineral or gemstone of beryllium aluminate
Cymophane is popularly known as "cat's eye". This variety exhibits pleasing chatoyancy or opalescence that reminds one of the eye of a cat. When cut to produce
Chrysoberyl
Type of figure in maple wood
frequently in the manufacturing of musical instruments, especially guitars. Chatoyancy Flame maple "QUILTED MAPLE - Commercial Forest Products 8/4 Quilt Maple-
Quilt_maple
Shell or sea snails
slightly iridescent effect known as flame structure. The effect is a form of chatoyancy, caused by the interaction of light rays with the microcrystals in the
Conch
Transparent variety of gypsum
luster than desert roses.[citation needed] Fibrous satin spar exhibits chatoyancy (cat's eye effect). When cut across the fibers and polished on the ends
Selenite_(gypsum)
Polish coat of arms
Ostrogski (Latin: Baca – Perl, Latin: Laius – white (without chatoyancy)) is a Polish coat of arms of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. A variant of
Ostrogski_coat_of_arms
Aluminosilicate mineral
has been used as a semiprecious gemstone, which may display cat's eye chatoyancy, though this effect is limited by its anisotropism and perfect cleavage
Kyanite
Hard object produced within a living shelled mollusc
and the best of them display a shimmering optical effect related to chatoyance known as 'flame structure'.[citation needed] Somewhat similar gastropod
Pearl
Species of flowering tree endemic to the Hawaiian Islands
universal symbol of generosity and welcome. The timber provides very high chatoyancy, with an average value above 26 PZC. Among other Pacific Islands of volcanic
Acacia_koa
Crystalline chemical element or compound formed by geologic processes
structure. Chatoyancy ("cat's eye") is the wavy banding of colour that is observed as the sample is rotated; asterism, a variety of chatoyancy, gives the
Mineral
Topics referred to by the same term
"cat's eye"; a variety of the mineral chrysoberyl Cat's eye effect, or chatoyancy, the reflective property of certain gems Cat's Eye (novel), a 1988 novel
Cat's_eye
Chatoyant gemstone from the quartz family
in battle. Gems are usually given a cabochon cut to best display their chatoyance. Red stones are developed by gentle heat treatments. Dark stones are artificially
Tiger's_eye
Mineral species
feathers. Approximately 10 percent of the rough material would also exhibit chatoyancy when polished. Most cut pezzottaite gems are under one carat (200 mg)
Pezzottaite
Nesosilicate mineral species of garnet
varieties Demantoid transparent light to dark green to yellow-green Melanite opaque black Topazolite transparent to translucent yellow, may show chatoyancy
Andradite
Pyroxene, inosilicate mineral rich in lithium
γ-colorless; hiddenite: α-green, γ-colorless 2V angle 54° to 69° Fusibility 3.5 Solubility insoluble Other characteristics Tenebrescence, chatoyancy References
Spodumene
Species of legume
lemons; the pulp is also an additive to gasoline. Its wood shows high chatoyance, and it is used for carving and making furniture. The "Samanea saman"
Samanea_saman
Species of flowering plant
the family Meliaceae found in Central Africa. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. It is threatened by habitat loss
Lovoa_trichilioides
Species of flowering plant
harvested in the summer and the bark all year round. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. Stritch, L. (2018). "Rhus typhina"
Rhus_typhina
Species of legume
furniture, and cabinets, and for shipbuilding. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. It is considered a relatively sustainable
Enterolobium_cyclocarpum
Property in optics
differentiate between different types of gemstone, due to the unique chatoyance each individual stone displays. A refractometer is the instrument used
Refractive_index
Genus of plants
species is known as makore in the lumber trade. The wood provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. Tieghemella is native to western
Tieghemella
Genus of trees
regarded as the closest to genuine mahogany. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. The seeds of K. senegalensis have
Khaya
Species of tree
104-gun first-rate ship of the line HMS Victory. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 21 PZC. The tree can be used in the control
Milicia_excelsa
Species of legume
furniture, flooring, and decorative panelling. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. Barstow, M.; Doucet, J.; Tosso, F
Guibourtia_arnoldiana
The highest quality binghamite compares with pietersite for color and chatoyancy. When the stone's pattern is arranged in parallel bands it is called silkstone
Binghamite
Process of making objects from wood
even china cabinets. Maple is moisture-resistant and frequently displays chatoyance in the wood grain, an aesthetically pleasing differentiator from other
Woodworking
Species of tree (walnut)
others. It is prized by fine woodworkers for its durability, lustre and chatoyance, and is used for high-end flooring, guitars, furniture, veneers, knobs
Juglans_regia
Feldspar mineral series
causing the labradorite to show the beautiful play of colors known as chatoyance. In addition to its importance to geologists in classifying igneous rocks
Plagioclase
Species of plant
musical instruments, ships, doors, coffins, decors. It also provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. Mahogany is characterised by its
Swietenia_macrophylla
Species of legume
preservative treatments.[citation needed] The timber provides very high chatoyance, with an average value above 26 PZC. has been introduced to many countries
Acacia_melanoxylon
specific gravity of 4.28 (taken on a very pure fragment), had a bright green chatoyancy at certain angles, and was like glass in its broad obsidian-like conchoidal
Barringer_Hill
Variety of the gemstone emerald
nanovoids, it is both reflected and refracted, producing a multidirectional chatoyance. Trapiche (disambiguation) Wikimedia Commons has media related to Trapiche
Trapiche_emerald
Species of flowering plant in the chinaberry family Meliaceae
the neck of flamenco and classical guitars. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. Cedar wood List of honey plants Mark
Cedrela_odorata
Species of plant
CITES regulations took effect January 2, 2017. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 21 PZC. African Regional Workshop (1998)
Copaifera_salikounda
Android smartphone by Google
The Nexus 4's design includes a dotted glass pattern, producing a chatoyance effect.
Nexus_4
Species of flowering plant
and Polynesian Islands.[citation needed] The timber provides very high chatoyance, with an average value above 23 PZC. The substitution of forested trees
Calophyllum_brasiliense
Species of tree
narrow sapwood band is white to pale grey. The timber provides very high chatoyance (iridescence or lustre), with an average value above 23 PZC. "Flindersia
Flindersia_brayleyana
Topics referred to by the same term
Chatoyer may refer to: Joseph Chatoyer, Garifuna chief Chatoyancy, a visual quality of some gems This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
Chatoyer
Genus of flowering plants
boards from several different species. The timber provides very high chatoyance, with an average value above 24 PZC. Plants of the genus are also known
Calophyllum
to distribute or direct clamping force. See batten. chainsaw chamfer chatoyance The effect seen in dramatic wood grain direction changes, as in flame
Glossary_of_woodworking
Species of tree
with mahogany or rosewood.[citation needed] The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 21 PZC. White, L. (1998). "Aucoumea klaineana"
Aucoumea_klaineana
Species of legume
durable, and resistant to wood-boring insects. The wood provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. It is sometimes used in guitar manufacturing
Guibourtia_ehie
Genus of plants
this genus may be known commonly as jequitibá. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. Species Cariniana domestica - Brazil
Cariniana
Cassegrain reflector Cathodoluminescence Catoptrics Caustic (optics) Chatoyancy Chemical laser Chromatic aberration Chromaticity Chromaticity diagram
Index_of_optics_articles
Geologic formation in New Mexico
mafic microphenocrysts. The sanidine may display a blue iridescence (chatoyance). The member contains abundant fragments of country rock. 40Ar/39Ar radiometric
Bandelier_Tuff
Species of flowering plant
but it is commercially available as veneer. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 21 PZC. The municipality of Dao, Capiz and
Dracontomelon_dao
Range of hills in Northern Cape, South Africa
The coloured variants, which Campbell found, are named because of their chatoyance: tiger's eye, hawk's eye, and cat's eye by lapidaries, and are silicified
Asbestos_Mountains
Species of legume
in carpentry work and also in construction. The timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 20 PZC. Hills, R.; Doucet, J. (2021). "Albizia
Albizia_ferruginea
Species of plant
furniture and interior and exterior joinery. This timber provides high chatoyance, with an average value above 22 PZC. In traditional medicine, extracts
Entandrophragma_angolense
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