Cat’s Eye – (Lehsunia/लहसुनिया)

Cat’s Eye or Lehsuniya (in Hindi) is a mesmerising and mystical precious gemstone ruled by Planet Ketu. It belongs to the chrysoberyl mineral family, in beautiful honey yellowish to grey yellowish hues. It acts as a shield against evil and negative forces along with positive influence on mental and physical health.

Cat’s Eye Stone Product Specification

Cat’s Eye commonly known as Lahsuniya is basically a chrysoberyl mineral family gemstone which comes in different colors such as Yellow, green, brown and combinations. Colour variety in corundum is basically due to the presence of iron.

Cat’s Eye Product Properties:-

• Chemical Composition:- BeO  Al2O3
• Color:- Chatoyant, body color usually yellow, green, brown or combinations.
• Cause of Color:- Iron
• Crystal System:- Orthorhombic
• Crystal Habit:- Tabular, cyclic twinning
• Hardness:- 8.5 on Moh’s scale
• Specific Gravity:- 3.71 – 3.72
• Refractive Index:- 1.745 – 1.754 (spot 1.75)
• Inclusions:- Needles, canals, short tubes parallel to the vertical axis of the crystal
• Locations:- India, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar

Who Should Wear Cat’s Eye Stone

Cat’s eye is powerful and one of the most desirable precious gemstones. These stones with unique appearance are beneficial for the mental and physical health of the individuals and also for Spiritual Journey which leads to Moksha.

However, Cat’s Eye can be worn by following people:

• Cat’s eye is generally not worn for life time; it is to be worn during Major or Sub period of Ketu going.
• People involved in Speculative activities (Share Market, Horse racing, Gambling) or indulge into daring jobs.
• Those having problems with Spirits, often scary dreams, frequent travellers can also wear Cat’s eye.
• Those people suffering from unknown fear can also wear Cat’s eye.

Cat’s Eye Stone Benefits

This mesmerizing honey colored stone not only enhances the look of the jewelry but also carries immense benefits. Some of the benefits are as follows:

• Increases concentration
• Protects from evil eye and negative energies
• Helps in fighting with depression and anxiety
• Bring good luck for brokers and traders
• Helps in recovering lost wealth
• Improve financial condition
• Helps in healing from Cancer

Cat’s Eye Stone Quality

A high-quality Cat’s Eye is an outstanding stone. However, there are several factors that affect the overall quality of the stone. Major factors are as follows:

Origin:

• Sri Lanka (Ceylon Cat’s Eye) – Originated in Sri Lanka, best quality and most expensive
• African Cat’s Eye – Originated in Africa, comparatively cheaper with good quality
• Indian Cat’s Eye – Originated in India, perfectly hued and very clear
• Brazilian Cat’s Eye – originated in Brazil, naturally beautiful and most loved

Cut: These are Cabochon only.

Color: Highly valued and most precious, Cat’s Eye comes in a deep and intense honey brownish to red brownish tone.

Clarity: These are translucent to opaque.

Sharp Line (Chatoyancy – Optical Reflectance Effect): Chatoyancy is the optical reflectance effect because of which we can see the well-defined band in the cat’s eye. More prominent moving band in a Cat’s Eye costlier it is going to be.

According to the latest technological advancement the Science of Symmetry is followed by MyRatna to harness all the natural benefits of the gemstone.

Red Coral – (Moonga)

Red Coral, also known as Moonga in Hindi and Prabala in Bengali, is a red hued organic gemstone. It is formed from the skeletons of coral polyps deep under the sea. With bright red hue, this astonishing stone has a great astrological and Vedic value. Being ruled by planet Mars, this gemstone not only certifies success in business and sports but also promotes good health. We boast a huge collection of Certified Red Coral from Italy and Japan.

Red Coral Stone Product Specifications:

Precious Coral or Red Coral is the common name given to Corallium rubrum and several related species of marine coral.

Red Coral Product Properties:-

• Chemical composition:- Calcium (CaCO3) along with 3% of Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO3)
• Cause of Color:- Iron and Magnesium
• Crystal Habit:- Microcrystalline
• Hardness:- 3.5 on Moh’s scale
• Specific Gravity:- 2.6 to 2.7
• Refractive Index:- 1.55 (spot)

Who Should Wear Red Coral?

Red Coral can be worn by following people:

• Being ruled by Planet Mars, this precious gemstone is the birthstone of zodiac signs Aries and Scorpio.
• Ascendants of Sagittarius, Pisces, Leo and Cancer can also adorn this precious and beneficial gemstone.
• Along with this any individual who is born in the month of April can also wear this gemstone.

Vedic astrology’s detailed analysis as per horoscope ascendance and birth chart are available here at: +91-9784933600

Process of wearing Red Coral or Moonga:

• Day-Time: Red Coral should be worn only on Tuesday at 10.30 AM to 1:15 PM and 7.30 PM to 9.00 PM on the ring finger of the working hand or in a pendant.
• Metal: Gold, silver or copper should be the first choice of metal which should be used for a Red Coral Ring or Pendant , according to astrologers. Silver, Copper, Gold , Silver Ring with Gold Cap or Ashthdhatu can also be used as metal for this stone.
• Weight: Ideally, the minimum weight of Neelam which should be worn is calculated according to your body weight. (15 – 18 kgs of body weight denotes 1 carat)

How to Wear Red Coral:

• After the ring or pendant is prepared in silver, copper, gold , silver ring with gold cap or ashtadhatu, the procedure to wear it should be followed as below:
• Wash the gemstone with Gangaajal and thereafter apply Kumkum and Sandal on it and place it on the thaal.
• After lighting 5 incense sticks in front of the gemstone the mantra “Om Bhaum Bhaumaye Namah Om” OR “Om Mangalaya Namah” is enchanted to create a live energy inside the stone.

Benefits of Wearing Red Coral Gemstone:

Moonga or Red Coral has  Benefit in terms of career and health. Some of those benefits are as follows:

• Helps in Real Estate Business
• Helpful in professions like sports, rescue teams
• Helps to control blood pressure and menstrual cycle etc.
• Helps in strengthening muscles
• Improves concentration
• Helps in increasing confidence and overcome fear
• Improved married life
• Improved financial health

Red Coral Quality:

The quality of these precious gemstone depends on the following factors:

1. Origin:

• Italian Red Coral: best quality and are Economical.
• Japanese Red Coral: good in quality and are expensive in comparison.

2. Cut: Red Coral is cut into various shapes including oval, capsule, round and triangular.
3. Color: Bright or deep red hued corals also known as “OX-BLOOD RED” corals are considered to be the best quality Red Corals.
4. Clarity: Red Corals are opaque. Natural corals can’t be free of inclusions (wood grain effect/grooves/pits/striations) and the presence of any of these inclusions is considered proof of Natural Coral