Cat’s Eye Gemstone (Lehsunia)
This protects its wearer from hidden enemies, mysterious dangers and diseases. It is normally milky in color. The gem is very hot in nature. In the event that it does not suit the wearer, the gem sometimes gives immediate signals like uneasiness, restlessness etc.
The Cat’s Eye is suppose to counter the evil effects of Ketu and diseases cause by Mars. It may prevent unexpected mishaps of life, curing mania, paralysis etc. It protects the wearer from accidents and secret enemies.
For businessmen, it is a miraculous result-giving stone, bestowing wealth by secret means like horse racing, gambling, stock exchange market, and speculations.
It also protects from drowning, intoxication, and Government punishment. It is said to bring fortunes to those who gamble (horse racing, casinos) and should be worn in gold on a 2nd finger or 3rd finger of right hand. The weight should be 3, 5 or 7 grams.
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Physical Properties of Cat’s Eye
Cat’s Eye is a gem which displays a band of light at the top which moves when the gem is tilted. The Mineral is chemically call as Chrysoberyl (BeO.Al2O3). The chemical bonding is rhombic.
It is generally find in greenish, brownish, yellowish and colorless shades. It has a specific gravity of 3.71 and hardness of 8.5 on the Moh’s scale. It is a fairly hard material which wears well as a ring stone, although it is brittle.
The occurrence of Cat’s Eye
The Cat’s Eye is find in Sri Lanka, Brazil and India on a very big scale. It is also find in South Africa, Russia, Burma, and the U.S.A. In India, it has been find in a very big way in Orissa. It is also find in Kerela, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar.
Identification of Cat’s Eye
Being an opaque gem poses certain difficulties in differentiating the natural gem from artificial material. One striking difference which one can tell after some experience of seeing natural Cat’s Eye Gems is that the artificial Cat’s Eye will be too clear and the Cat’s Eye effect will be too mark.
But a closer examination under magnification will show signs of natural gem-like small marks, grains of stone and the small irregularities below the polished surface. The lower part of a Cat’s Eye is not polished, but only ground, so one can see the roughness of the stone there.
Wearing Method of Cat’s Eye Stone
- It’s very important before wearing any gemstone we should know it’s methods and the importance of every stone.
- Dip the ring into Gangajal or cow milk at least 10 min before wearing.
- Chanting AUM KETAVE NAMAH” mantra while wearing the ring.
- Wednesday & Friday are preferable days to wear this gemstone.