Beautiful stone Cat's eye - types, purpose by temperament and zodiac sign, many photos

Cat's eye is the name of a mineral colored in gold and green colors, the distinguishing feature of which is the presence of a traveling light beam on the surface. The beam resembles a narrowed cat's pupil. A beautiful stone resembling a cat's eye has magical properties, shrouded in secrets, mysticism and magic. It is used as a talisman and is believed to protect against negativity and bad influences.

Being in nature, deposit

Chrysoberyl is found on the territory of foreign countries - in Brazil, on the island of Madagascar. In Russia, this mineral is observed on the Kola Peninsula, in South Karelia and Siberia. A jewelry variety of chrysoberyl - alexandrite is mined in Russia at the Malyshevskoye deposit.

Currently, all new deposits of the mineral are being developed. This is due to the growing popularity of the stone because of its magical, healing properties.

Physical Properties

Description of the physical properties of the mineral:

• according to the mineralogical hardness scale (Mohs scale), chrysoberyl has a value of 8.5 out of 10;
• the shape is oval, round, convex, processed by the cabochon method;
• has the property of a running light glare (iridescence);
• transparent and translucent;
• melting point 1880 C.

The hardness value means that it can scratch glass and be cut with diamond. When heated above 1285 C, it acquires a high electrical resistance.

Types of "cat's eye"

Many decorative gems have a similar glare effect. On the polished surfaces of cabochons, the optical effect appears when the stone is turned, the strip of light moves and creates a beautiful iridescence. The glare of light is most pronounced in chrysoberyl. This is due to the structure of the mineral. Inside it are microscopic longitudinal cavities and inclusions, which are parallel to the crystallographic axes. If at the mention of the "cat's eye" they do not talk about a stone, then we are talking about chrysoberyl.

Chrysoberyl "cat's eye" is a precious stone. It has a gray-golden, light brown color.

There are several varieties of "cat's eye", which are obtained under the influence of natural conditions or as a result of artificial chemical processing.

Stones with a similar light reflection, such as the "hawk's eye", iridescence appears due to their structure, akin to asbestos. These stones, as well as "tiger's eye", "bull's eye" are obtained due to the processes of natural weathering - the chemical and physical destruction of minerals under the influence of water, temperature changes, periods of freezing and thaws.

"Hawkeye" is a translucent quartz with a crystal structure in the form of a ribbon. It belongs to a variety of ornamental stones, has a blue, blue, dark blue or gray-blue color.If you process the "hawkeye" in the cabochon way and give it a smooth, convex surface, then it acquires a silky iridescence.

"Bull's eye" is obtained as a result of artificial temperature exposure to the "tiger's eye". Limonite, which is contained in the structure of the stone before processing, is dehydrated and acquires the properties of iron ore. Hence the brown shades of the stone.

Currently, many semi-precious minerals are known and described in detail, which have a similar optical effect with an iridescent strip of light. For example, jade, moonstone. But in beauty they cannot be compared with natural natural chrysoberyl.

Purpose by temperament and professions

People have always been interested in who suits the cat's eye stone and its varieties. "Hawkeye" endows its owner with charm, wit, incredible attractiveness. If a person in his profession or personal life seeks recognition, or does not feel confident enough to realize his plans, then this stone will help him.

A white color stone is used to protect children from diseases, it strengthens the bond between the child and the mother.

For financiers and businessmen, a light green mineral helps to succeed in business and catch good luck.

For workers and all those who are engaged in hard physical work, a dark green mineral helps to restore spent energy, find emotional balance, concentrate attention and protect themselves from the evil eye.

Blue stones give courage to shy people, and those who like to take risks in life, on the contrary, give caution, a strong sense of intuition.

The blue "hawk's eye" is recommended to be placed above the entrance to the apartment, from the inside.

A variety of "hawk's eye", which is obtained by weathering it, is a decorative and ornamental stone called "tiger's eye". In it, fine-fibrous channels are replaced by chalcedony. The stone has a beautiful golden color.

"Tiger Eye" is a stone of strong people with tough discipline. It is suitable for leaders, military, doctors and other professions that require willpower, dedication. The stone gives its owner authority, respect. It should not be hidden, but kept in open places - on the hand in the form of a ring or bracelet, on the desktop, in the car.

Violet stones have a calming effect on the nervous system, balances the mood, alleviates stress, helps with headaches, opens up creative abilities in its owner, and leads to insights.
Pink "bull's eye" tames jealousy, saturates the relationship between lovers with kindness, trust.

Magic features

In the old days, only wealthy people, magicians, healers, sorcerers possessed a stone with an optical effect.

The cat's eye as a stone with magical properties was well known among these people and was actively used for rituals, protection from the evil eye.

It was believed that this stone is the "eyes" of the Universe and through it monitors the world, collects information and transfers it to the owner. The stone radiates very strong energy, with the help of it you can get clairvoyant abilities, strengthen intuition, establish contact with otherworldly entities and ask them for protection from negative influences.

There is evidence that the gem warns its owner of impending danger - it heats up, gets heavier, is constantly at hand, it seems to interfere.

The gem does not support the owner's evil intentions and does not help to implement them. On the contrary, it confuses the roads, binds hands, makes the embodiment of an evil deed impossible.

A gem with the effect of a running light flare loves to help families, the emergence of relationships between a man and a woman, strengthens love, mutual understanding, patience with each other, enhances trust and reduces jealousy to zero. Even if a strong conflict arose between the spouses, it is enough for one of them to give the other a simple pendant with a “cat's eye” and put it on his neck, as the relationship immediately becomes harmonious, there is a desire to discuss the problem and agree on its solution.

Stone is a healer

Owners of jewelry, talismans and amulets with a "cat's eye" confirm that the mineral has healing properties.

1. Wearing a stone has a good effect on the organs of vision. A bracelet with a green stone sharpens eyesight, allows you to distinguish objects in the dark like a cat, relieves fatigue after prolonged work on the computer.
2. The cardiovascular system will work without failure if you wear a ring with a healing mineral, preferably on your index finger;
3. For people suffering from hypertension, a yellow stone will help stabilize pressure;
4. To protect the respiratory organs from diseases, beads with a "cat's eye" are suitable;
5. Various kinds of injuries, damage to bones, soft tissues heal faster if a healing mineral is applied to them;
6. Stresses, neuroses, depressions, nervous tics in children pass without a trace if you touch the rosary with eye quartz during the day;
7. With problems with digestion, diarrhea, constipation, the "cat's eye" improves the functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract.

The mineral has a beneficial effect on all organs, even cures blood diseases. The healing properties of the stone are confirmed by its owners in real life.

Which zodiac sign is suitable for

Astrologers assure that the "cat's eye" is a friendly stone, suitable for all signs of the zodiac.

The gem "cat's eye" is ideal for representatives of the Gemini zodiac sign. The mineral helps the Gemini to cope with the thirst for adventure and rash actions, protects against financial losses. It is useful for Gemini and Virgo to wear eye quartz as a talisman, but not to combine it with other gems in one piece of jewelry.

For Pisces, Scorpios and Cancers, eye quartz will act as a protector and generator of creative inspiration.

Libra women will become a magnet for the stronger sex if they wear a talisman with eye quartz.

As for Aquarius, there are disputes. Some believe that the stone will draw all the energy from this zodiac sign without compensation. Others claim that the "cat's eye" will only benefit if it feels that the owner loves him and is not aggressive towards others.

The real "cat's eye" has a high price, but if fate gives a meeting with him, you should not miss the chance. Whatever the price, one should try to acquire it. The stone is so powerful that positive changes in life will not go unnoticed by its owner.

There are fakes - how to distinguish

All gems with a "cat's eye" that are sold in the markets, ruins and cheap shops are not real. In online stores selling minerals, you can find a cat's eye stone with a photo in which a light strip will stand out brightly.

Natural chrysoberyl can only be bought in specialized jewelry stores and a document is attached to it with all the information about the stone (place of extraction, processing method, number of carats, weight).

A real gem can be recognized using simple steps:

• it cannot be damaged by anything because of its increased hardness, it can only be scratched with a diamond;
• in the dark, the stone emits a faint glow;
• if you squeeze a real stone in your fist, then it will remain cold for a long time (artificial will heat up quickly);
• when the natural stone is tilted in different directions, the light strip remains static.

Caring for cat-eye jewelry

The pebble has the upper values ​​on the Mohs scale, is very durable, it is almost impossible to damage it. But in order for the decoration to remain attractive, you need to take care of it.

The mineral is stored in a personal box. Due to its natural hardness, it can “scratch” the jewelry next to it. He does not like sudden changes in temperature, contact with cosmetics and household chemicals.
The pebble is washed in warm water and wiped with a soft cloth. It is not dried so that it does not lose its natural luster.

An incredibly beautiful stone, with a playing beam located in the center, resembles the eyes of a cat and is mesmerizing. The pebble has special magical properties, endowed with rich inner strength. It seems to be in unison with the energy field of its owner and saturates it. Happy owners of a cat's eye, namely a natural stone, every day feel its protection, beneficial effects. The action of the mineral is so noticeable that it leaves no doubt about its mystical properties.Single women find worthy partners and create families, give birth to children, seriously ill people notice improvements in their health and even fully recover, creative people find inspiration and create masterpieces. A powerful talisman works wonders, but only on one condition - its owner should not wish harm to anyone.

Photo of the cat's eye stone