CATS EYE- PHYSICAL & METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

The valuable "cats eye" gem is composed of Chrysoberyl (Beryllium Aluminum Oxide). A cut across a striation causes the "eye" effect. Many stones can display "chatoyancy" or the "cat's eye effect". The most valuable of these is the rare, precious and highly valued Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye. Usually gray, green or brown, the most highly valued is the green variety. There are, of course, less expensive chatoyant or Eye Gemstones such as Tiger Eye (Yellow/Brown) or Hawk's Eye (Gray). Most commonly found in Ceylon, Sri Lanka, Brazil, South India and Burma Natural Cat's Eye(chrysoberyl) is a stone of good fortune and good luck. It is said to bring serenity and happiness, along with optimism and generosity. It is used in emotional crystal healing to bring forgiveness, balanced emtions, and self-esteem. Cat's eye can enhance creativity and kindness. It is also a stone of protection. Physically, cat's eye is used in crystal healing for kidneys, pancreas, liver, lymph nodes, spleen, and leukemia issues.