Cat's Eye Granite.
Cat's Eye Granite is a warm, richly coloured stone from Karnataka featuring distinctive oval to eye-shaped mineral clusters across a golden-brown matrix — a stone that draws the eye with its unique natural patterning.
About Eye
Cat's Eye Granite is quarried in Karnataka's central granite belt, where specific Precambrian intrusives produce the characteristic combination of warm feldspar tones and orbicular mineral clustering. The stone is processed at established Karnataka units and exported as gangsaw slabs and calibrated tiles. It has a consistent market in decorative interior and luxury countertop applications. FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva. Origin and specifications verified by Gemarix.
Geological Profile
Cat's Eye is a medium-to-coarse grained granite with elevated potassium feldspar content, quartz, plagioclase, biotite, and hornblende. The distinctive eye-like clusters are composed of concentric alternating zones of feldspar and dark biotite-hornblende minerals — a localised orbicular texture produced during crystallisation. The warm golden-brown matrix colour results from iron-bearing potassium feldspar. The moderate porosity of the stone warrants sealing for wet and food-contact applications.
Color & Character
Cat's Eye Granite presents a warm golden-brown to amber matrix scattered with distinctive oval or almond-shaped mineral clusters that give the stone its name. These eye-shaped features — formed by concentric rings of light feldspar and dark hornblende — vary in size and are distributed across the slab surface without a fixed direction. The overall composition is warm and richly textured, with polished surfaces amplifying the contrast between the golden matrix and the darker mineral eyes. No two slabs carry exactly the same distribution of these features.
Best Applications
Kitchen Countertops
Cat's Eye's warm golden tones and distinctive patterning create characterful kitchen worktops that pair well with warm wood, cream, and terracotta cabinet finishes.
Bar Counters
The stone's visual richness and durability make it an ideal material for bar tops and hospitality counters where natural stone character is a design priority.
Feature Walls
Feature wall panels in residential living rooms, hotel dining areas, and retail environments benefit from the stone's warm amber depth and unique eye-shaped mineral detail.
Flooring
Large-format honed Cat's Eye tiles create warm, richly textured floor surfaces for residential and hospitality spaces.
Fireplace Surrounds
The warm golden-brown colour and natural patterning make Cat's Eye a fitting material for fireplace surrounds and hearth applications.
Bathroom Vanities
Vanity tops and accent wall tiles in Cat's Eye add warmth and natural character to bathroom interiors without the cool austerity of grey or white stones.
Available Finishes
Polished
Mirror-bright finish that enhances colour depth and mineral detail.
Honed
Matte, contemporary surface with good slip resistance for flooring and wet areas.
Leathered
Subtle micro-texture with sophisticated hand feel, ideal for kitchen surfaces and feature walls.
Brushed
Tactile finish with a refined natural feel, suited to exterior and heritage applications.
Available Sizes
Gangsaw Slabs
up to 280 × 180 cm
Thickness: 18, 20, or 30 mm. Ideal for large-format countertops and continuous wall cladding.
Cutter Slabs
up to 240 × 75 cm
Thickness: 16, 18, or 20 mm. Standard for kitchen vanity tops and commercial worktops.
Tiles
30×30, 30×60, 60×60 cm
Calibrated tiles for flooring and wall applications.
Custom Cuts
Cut-to-size
Bespoke dimensions available for export orders on request.
Care & Maintenance
Cat's Eye Granite should be sealed with an impregnating sealer at installation and re-sealed annually in kitchen and bathroom use. The warm golden matrix can highlight oil stains if left unsealed. Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and remove spills promptly. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaning products. Polished surfaces maintain their colour depth and finish under normal conditions.
Request a Quote
Price on request. FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva. MOQ and pricing vary by specification and destination. Contact us for availability, samples, and lead times.