Crystal system: Orthorhombic.
Cell salt: Beryllium aluminium oxide, often with small amounts of iron and chromium.
Colour: Yellow-green to deep green; blue-green (Alexandrite); green-white, green-brown and yellow (Cat’s Eye).
Energy: Magnetic and electric.
Element: Earth and fire.
Planet/sign: Venus/Taurus; Sun/Leo; Mars-Pluto/ Scorpio.
Uses: Chysoberyl raises sexual energy from the lower bodily centres up to the heart level. It enables the wearer to respond to others with genuine feelings of kindness and affection.
ALEXANDRITE, a brownish green variety, encourages receptivity and surrender to the forces of Nature. Blue-green Alexandrite teaches self-discipline and control; it may also bring luck in love as it harmonizes opposing male and female energies within the relationship.
CAT’S EYE is an ancient Asian stone with many uses. The uppermost branches of the Hindu world tree were said to be made of Cat’s Eye hinting that this stone may be used to see into the future or communicate with the spiritual world.
Cat’s Eye has long been touted as a health and beauty aid. Place a Cat’s Eye in spring water overnight and drink the liquid in the morning as a tonic. This stone epitomizes the phrase “live long and prosper.” Wear Cat’s Eye to increase longevity as well as for prosperity.