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Gemological
Properties
|
|
Cat's
Eye
|
| Chemical
Composition |
Al2(BeO4) Beryllium
Aluminum Oxide |
| Color |
Light greenish yellow,
green, brownish green, brownish yellow, brown |
| Hardness |
8.5 |
| Refractive Index |
1.744- 1.755 |
| Species |
Chrysoberyl |
| Density |
3.70- 3.72 |
| Birefringence |
0.011 double refractive |
| Occurence |
Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Brazil,
China, Russia
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Astrological-Healing
Properties
|
|
Cat's
Eye
|
| Planet |
Ketu |
| Cosmic
Color |
infra-red |
| Number |
7 |
| Day |
Thursday |
| Time |
After Sunset |
| Chakra |
2nd, Ajna |
| Ketu
Mantra |
"Aum kem ketave
namah"
repeated 18 times at the time of
wearing the Ketu talisman. |
| Element |
water |
| Sign |
Pisces
|
| Sanskrit
Names |
Ketu-ratna, Ketu's gem, Vaidurya,
Cat's eye, Sutra-mani.
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|
Cat's
Eye harmonizes Ketu which is traditionally known as the "tail of
the dragon". In Jyotish, Ketu is the descending node of Chandra
(Moon). It's influences are similar to Mangal or Mars and include
liberation, abstract thinking, asceticism, non-attachment, healing,
moksha--enlightenment, wisdom and that which is hidden. Ketu's influence
in the physiology is represented by the tail of the caudate. It's
influence is over learning and emotions. It's wearing removes physical
weakness. Mental worries are removed. If cat's eye acts favorably,
it makes one a wealthy person. 
