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CAT'S EYES

Overview:

Cat's Eye harmonizes Ketu which is traditionally known as the 'Tail of the Dragon'. It is an aluminate of beryllium- a mixture of aluminum and beryllium having traces of oxide of iron and chromium. This is one of many stones that exhibit a phenomena effect involving a reflected line down the center of the stone when viewed in direct light.

Cat's-eyes are especially popular in men's jewelry. Cat's-eye chrysoberyl, a cousin of color-changing

Alexandrite, is a variety of chrysoberyl which has a distinct band of light across its face which sweeps from side to side.



Physical Properties:

Cat's Eyes

Cats Eye Birthstone

Color
yellow, green, brown, gold color
Hardness
8.5
Specific Gravity
3.68 - 3.78
Refractive index
1.742 -1.757

Usage:

Cat's Eye stimulates awareness and intuition.This gem will protect the wearer from all the types of mysterious dangers and diseases.Wearing a cat's eye increases physical strength, radiance, stamina, happiness, wealth and the joy of progeny. Protects against witchcraft and death.

Occurrence:

India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Brazil, Myanmar, and China are places of Cat's Eye occurrences.

Sign of Cat's eye: Pisces

Element:Air