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Cat's Eye
Gemstone Benefits | Cat's Eye Astrological Benefits | Ketu Stone
Benefits
In Vedic Jyotish
astrology, cat's eye (chrysoberyl) is associated with Ketu, the
other celestial entity (together with Rahu), a shadowy planet, but
in reality a mathematical point of intersection of Moon's and Sun's
paths. Ketu, the descending node of the Moon is represented by the cosmic color infra-red,
and belongs to the Air element.
Like the eye of a cat or a
panther, cat's eye chrysoberyl seems almost supernatural in origin. How could something so feline be mineral and not animal? Cat's-eye is a variety of chrysoberyl which has a distinct band of light across its face, which sweeps from side to side.
It is recognized in
all ancient cultures as powerful talisman that can direct fortune.
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Gemological
properties
| Chemical
composition: Al2(BeO4)
Beryllium Aluminum Oxide |
Species:
Chrysoberyl |
| Hardness:
8.5 |
Density:
3.70- 3.72 |
| Refractive
index: 1.744- 1.755 |
Birefringence:
0.011 double refractive |
| Pleochroism:
very weak |
Color:
Light greenish yellow, green, brownish green, brownish yellow,
brown, dark brown |
| Occurrence:
Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Brazil, China, Russia |
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Astrological
properties
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Planet:
Ketu
Color: infra-red
Number: 7
Chakra: |
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Ketu
Mantra |
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"Aum
kem ketave namah"
repeated 18 times at the time of wearing the Ketu
talisman. |
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Sign:
Scorpio, Pisces
Element: Water
Day:
Tuesday
Time:
Before sunrise |
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Sanskrit
Names |
| Ketu-ratna |
Ketu's
gem |
| Vaidurya |
Cat's
eye |
| Sutra-mani |
Thread-jewel |
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Signs of
a well-placed Ketu |
Signs of
an afflicted Ketu
"Cat's eye recommended!" |
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Prevention
of the following diseases
"Cat's eye recommended" |
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