Collection: Cat's Eye (Lehsuniya) Stone

About Cats Eye Lehsunia Gemstone

Cats Eye gemstone is also known as Lehsunia or Lahsunia in Hindi. This gemstone resembles the eyes of a cat, hence the name cat’s eye. It is known for its captivating shades, in honey, black, grey, and yellowish-green shades. Cats Eye stone is a member of the Chrysoberyl family. The best qualities come from Ceylon, Sri Lanka

In Hindi, it's referred to as Vaidurya, Vaidooryam, Lehsuniya ratna, sutramani or Ketu stone, due to its association with the Moon's South Node (Ketu). This connection is believed to counteract the negative influences of Ketu.

It is celebrated for its astrological benefits, including enhancing intelligence and knowledge. It is said to bring tranquillity, prosperity, and success, while also providing protection from negative energies and malevolent forces.

Physical and Chemical Properties of Cats Eye Stone

• Chemical Composition: This stone has beryllium aluminum oxide (BeAl₂O₄).
• Mineral Family: It belongs to the chrysoberyl family.
• Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
• Formation: It formed through pegmatitic processes where minerals crystallize slowly from magma.
• Luster: It reflects a vitreous, glass-like shine.
• Hardness: This stone scores 8.5 on the Mohs scale.
• Specific Gravity: 3.5 – 3.84
• Refractive Index: 1.745 – 1.754
• Color: It symbolizes honey-yellow, greenish-yellow, brownish-yellow, grayish-green, or colorless hue.
• Durability: It is very durable and suitable for regular wear

Benefits of Cats Eye Stone

A original cats eye stone is known to heal the malefic effects of Ketu in the birth chart of the wearer. Apart from this, It also provides numerous astrological and health benefits to the person wearing it. Some of the important benefits of Cat's eye stone are given below:

• Protects from evil spirits and negative energies: It is believed to protect the wearer from evil spirits and negativity.
• Relieves anxiety and stress:This cats eye gemstone is known to heal anxiety, stress, and depression. It also enhances mental clarity and peace.
• Financial Stability and Wealth: It is known to enhance good fortune and bring financial stability and wealth to the wearer.
• Improves relationships: This stone helps enhance the harmony and faith between family and friends, and makes the relationship strong.
• Career Advancement: Wearing natural cats eye gemstone is believed to increase new career and business opportunities for the person wearing it.
• Enhances physical strength and immunity: A Real cats eye stone helps increase the immunity and physical strength of the wearer.
• Brings spiritual Growth: It is known to make the person spiritual and helps in attaining higher consciousness.
• Boosts memory and focus: A cats eye stone is known to increase the memory power and concentration of the wearer.
• Treats Digestive Disorders: It is advantageous in healing various digestive disorders, such as ulcers, constipation, acidity and gastric issues.

Who Should Wear Cats Eye Gemstone?

• Ketu Afflictions: Those individuals whose astrological charts show negative influences from Ketu or weak Ketu can wear lehsunia stone to mitigate its adverse effects.
• People Seeking Financial Improvement: Those looking to attract sudden wealth and success in their professional lives.
• Individuals Needing Enhanced Intuition: Those who want to boost their intuitive abilities and perception.
• Creative Professionals: Artists, writers, and other creative individuals seeking inspiration and creativity.
• People Seeking Protection: Individuals who want protection from negative energies and malevolent influences.
• Those in Need of Emotional Balance: People looking for emotional stability and mental clarity.

Rahu stone gomed and Ketu stone Lahsunia both are potent stones so It’s important to consult with a learned astrologer before wearing Cat’s Eye gemstone ensure it aligns with your personal astrological needs and overall well-being.

How to Wear Cat’s Eye Stone

Planet: It is associated with Ketu, which offers spirituality, protection, and intuition power to the person

Western Sun Sign: It is suitable for Gemini zodiac sign

Vedic Rashi: This is recommended for Kumbh (Aquarius) and Makar (Capricorn) rashi

Fortunate Ascendants: The Taurus, Capricorn, Aquarius, Libra, and Virgo ascendants are considered favorable than others

Weight: Ideally 1/10th to 1/12th of your body weight; for example, a 72 kg person can wear around a 6-carat Cat’s Eye gemstone

Color: Choose shades like yellowish, honey, olive green, green, greenish yellow, or brownish yellow while purchasing. 

Metal: The best set for this stone is panchdhatu or silver setting

Finger: It should be worn on the middle finger of the working hand of the native

Day & Time: Wear it on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday during Shukla Paksha is ideal. Make sure to wear this stone after the sunset.

Mantra: Chant “ॐ कें केतवे नमः” (Aum Kem Ketave Namah) 108 times before or while wearing the stone

Price of Cats Eye Stone

The Natural Cats Eye stone price ranges between ₹ 300 (US$ 4) to ₹ 50,000 (US$ 602) Per Carat and above in India, depending upon whether it is Chrysoberyl, Quartz, Tourmaline or Apatite Cats Eye gemstone. You can buy cat’s eye gemstone online from RashiRatanBhagya at affordable prices. At Rashiratanbhagya the price of Cats Eye Quartz is from ₹ 200 to ₹ 2,500 per carat and the Cats eye chrysoberyl price is from ₹ 4,000 to ₹ 22,500 per carat. General 4Cs will also be applicable.

• Color: Astrologers recommend authentic lehsunia Gemstones because they benefit the wearer. The chatoyancy effect determines the grade of this lehsunia stone. The better the stone's quality, the more visible this chatoyancy band appears. Yellowish green, golden yellow, and brown-yellow are some of the best quality Cat's Eye gemstone.
• Carat Weight: The carat weight of a gemstone can be used to select it. As a Vaiduryam stone gets bigger, the cost per carat increases. For example, a cats eye gemstone 5 Ratti costs more than a smaller Ratti.
• Cut: When sliced, the chrysoberyl cat's eye stone's chatoyancy effect must be noticeable. The stone must be carved by skilled lapidaries so that the needles are perpendicular to the stone. The Lehsuniya stone is sometimes cut simply as a cabochon to accentuate its brilliant lehsunia gemstones appearance. Gem cutters must position the needles throughout the cabochon to provide the best optical appearance.
• Clarity: It's okay that these diamonds have a milky appearance. Certain gemstones naturally have clarity. A clear cat's eye stone is not suitable.
• Origin: It is largely produced in Sri Lanka, India, Brazil,Russia,USA etc. Astrologically the Best Quality hails from Sri Lanka Ceylon.

Frequently asked questions about Cat's Eye Stone :

Que. Is Cat’s Eye Stone Lucky?

Ans. Yes, Cat's Eye Stone is a lucky gemstone for those who have planet Ketu sitting in low degrees in their horoscope. The stone is believed to bring Good luck in life.

Que. How Do You Identify a Real Cat’s Eye Stone?

Ans. A Original lahsuniya ratna has a sharp, brighter, well-defined, and central ring of light that glides smoothly over the surface when turned.This is called chatoyancy effect.

Que. Where Can I Buy a Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl?

Ans. When purchasing a Original Cat’s Eye gemstone, buy from a reputable dealer. Ensure you research the dealer’s reputation and read customer reviews before making a final decision. Be cautious, as some dishonest sellers may offer Quartz lehsunia Stone while labelling it as Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye. Always verify the gemstone’s authenticity by carefully reviewing the lab certificate.

Que. Is There Any Substitute for Lehsunia?

Ans. A high-quality Chrysoberyl Cat’s eye gems may seem costly for some buyers. So, as an alternative you can choose Quartz Cat’s eye.

Que. Is a Cat’s Eye Gemstone Expensive?

Ans. No, it’s not costly. However, some gems, like Real Cat’s Eye alexandrite, can show a colour change, which is very uncommon, highly pricey, and sought-after.

Que. How Is a Cat’s Eye Formed?

Ans. Natural Cat’s Eye gemstone shaped into a dome showing a thin line of bright light across the stone. This phenomenon, known as chatoyancy or lehsunia gems effect, is due to the inclusion of thin, long, parallel mineral fibres in the gemstone that reflect light in a single line.

Que. What Is Unique About Cat Eyes?

Ans. Genuine Cats’ eye stone are very different from those of other animals: Instead of having round pupils like humans, the black parts in the middle of their eyes are vertical - which can change quickly and can open and close like the shutter of a camera.