Find out how to identify an original cat’s eye stone!

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A cat’s eye stone is popularly known as a powerful gemstone that helps to enhance intuition & spiritual awareness, along with protection from bad vibes.  

However, it is important to make sure that you have an original cat’s eye stone to get its benefits fully.  

Tips to identify an original cat’s eye stone according to astrology

Colour

The colour of the cat’s eye stone indicates its originality. The ancient cat’s eye stone has a yellowish-green or brownish-green colour along with a white streak in the core. The stone should be transparent, and the colour should be the same around the stone. If the stone appears to be in a different colour or if the colour is not even, in such cases the cat’s eye stone may not be original.  

Chatoyancy 

Chatoyancy is the visual effect that offers the cat’s eye stone a different look. When you see the stone in radiant light, it shows a sharp, shiny, and thin band of light that carries across the shell of the stone. This effect is brought about by the remark of light off the fibrous or needle-like inclusions in the stone. So if the stone does not show this effect, it may not be an original cat’s eye stone.  

Hardness

The original cat’s eye stone is ‌a chrysoberyl mineral with a hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale which states that it should be ‌scratch-resistant and lasting. And if the stone is too gentle or too fragile, in that case, the cat’s eye stone may not be original.  

Weight

The actual weight of the cat’s eye stone is also helpful in identifying its genuineness. The original cat’s eye stone is comparatively heavy and compacted, where it should feel a bit massive as compared to other gemstones of the same size. If the stone feels underweight, then it’s not an original cat’s eye stone.  

Source

The cat’s eye stone source can also be a sign of its genuineness. In addition to Sri Lanka, cat’s eye is also found in Brazil, India and China.  

The Sri Lankan cat’s eye stone is considered to be the most cherished and sought-after. If the stone belongs to some other location, it will not be considered ‌an original cat’s eye stone. Hence, according to astrology, to identify an original cat’s eye stone, careful observation of its colour, chatoyancy, hardness, weight, and source is required. 

Purchasing the stone from a  recognized and renowned dealer is highly recommended to ensure that you are buying an authentic cat’s eye stone. 

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