Hawk's eye, cat's eye, tiger's eye, bull's eye. Properties of the hawk's eye stone

Tigers Eye - SiO2

Eye of the Tiger and its variety are beautiful minerals with a running stripe effect, with a silky sheen on a polished surface. Tiger's eye is obtained by replacing the fine-fiber veins of crocidolite (alkaline amphibole) with quartz or chalcedony. The brown, golden-brown color of the stone is given by iron oxide Fe2O3, goethite FeOOH, limonite, in this case the mineral is called tiger's eye. If there are few iron-containing compounds and the stone remains dark Blue colour, it is called the hawk's eye.

Crocidolite is of igneous origin, formed along cracks in subalkaline granites. Then, with the arrival of iron-containing and siliceous solutions, crocidolite is replaced by quartz, after which tiger's eye and hawk's eye are obtained.

If the tiger's eye is subjected to heat treatment, it acquires a cherry-red color (trade name ""). Chemical bleaching (chlorine bleaching) is also used. tiger's eye to obtain a light yellow and honey color. All procedures for changing the properties of a stone are called “stone refining”.

petersite

Petersit- a rare variety of tiger eye. The mineral was discovered in Namibia in 1982, and later a deposit of Petersite was discovered in China. It is a mixture of falcon and tiger eye. The stone has an unusual texture - strips of brown and bluish “tiger” quartz are brecciated, tangled and crushed, as a result of which we see completely unusual patterns in the stone.

Tiger's Eye often contains layers of hematite and jasper, and quartz is often found as veins.

The play of light in the form of a running strip is obtained when light runs along the edges of thin parallel quartz crystals that make up this mineral. The crystals are located parallel, the light passes from one face to another and we see a running golden stripe of light.

Tiger's eye deposits are found on all continents of the world. Tiger's eye is mined on an industrial scale in Australia, India, Burma, South Africa, China, Ukraine (Krivoy Rog), and in Russia this stone is mined in the Urals.

Tiger's eye and its varieties are inexpensive, the material is well processed and perfectly polished to a mirror shine; inserts into rings, earrings and pendants, beads, and figurines are made from it.

hawk's eye (blue), tiger's eye (light brown)

Tiger eye - popular ornamental stone. It cannot be imitated, therefore, when buying products with this stone, you can be sure that it is of natural origin, but the stone processing described above is possible.

Tiger and Hawkeye can be worn Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.

Among many peoples, tiger's eye and other stones with a similar effect were considered effective amulets. The tiger's eye was supposed to protect a person's house from attacks by enemies, and protect its owner on the road from various troubles and wild animals. It was believed that the tiger's eye and hawk's eye became heavier when danger approached, and a person wearing a tiger's eye in jewelry would find a way out of any difficult life situation.

Lithotherapy advises sick and weakened people to wear tiger eye because this stone “absorbs” solar energy, transforms it into healing and directs it into the human body. The tiger's eye corresponds to the muladhara root chakra and is responsible for internal organs located in this area of the body.

Since ancient times, people have believed in the mystical properties of stones and minerals. The Hawk's Eye is considered such an ancient magical gem. This amazingly attractive mineral is beautiful and endowed with a number of properties, both healing and magical.

History and origin of the mineral

The history of the Hawkeye stone flows in two directions - scientific and mythological. The first is based on facts, the second on historical moments.

What Science Says

From the point of view of scientific research, the formation of eye minerals occurs due to the replacement of asbestos-like veins with translucent quartz. A similar “eyes” effect is also produced by fibrous inclusions of oxidized crocidolite (riebeckite), which gives the stone characteristic shades - from light blue iridescence to dark blue, almost black.

There are also known specimens of light green and green shades, less often – pink. When blue and gold fibers are mixed, a variety of mineral called tiger-hawk's eye appears.

Falcon Stone has “eye brothers” -, and. The names of minerals are consumer, not scientific. Popularly, Hawkeye is also called Hawkeye.

Mythological beginning of history

Legends tell the story of the appearance of the mineral more beautifully than science. The Egyptians believe that this gem is the left eye of the mythological falcon god Horus, lost in the battle with Set. After the death of Osiris, they laid claim to the throne, and Set gouged out Horus' eye during a battle for the throne.

Another version says that he was kicked out. Since then, the Egyptian tradition has included the ceremony of “restoring” the eye, which was identified with the Moon. The ancient Egyptians believed that the contraction was repeated with the monthly change of the lunar cycle, so they performed the ceremony every lunar phase.

Talking about the “restoration” ceremony, the legend is again divided into two versions. The first speaks of the participation of the goddess of sexuality Hathor, who poured milk into the empty eye socket. The second says that the god Anubis buried the eye on the mountainside, which was reborn in the form of vineyards that grew there.

After his rebirth, Horus presented the eye as a gift to Osiris, who was resurrected by swallowing it. Since that time, the Eye of Horus became a symbol of the resurrection from the dead, and the Egyptians made it a tradition to wear amulets with this image during rituals associated with the dead.

The mineral occupies a leading place in the history of ancient India - the gem is considered a symbol of the god Brahma. Hindus believe that the connection with Brahma occurs through this gem, which is why the Hawk Stone is more valuable to them than diamonds and precious stones. According to Indian legend, he opens the sixth chakra, awakening which you can comprehend the highest wisdom, visit other dimensions and learn clairvoyance. The “third eye” or Ajna, according to legend, awakens in a person the “sixth sense” and the ability to read thoughts.

Place of Birth

Hawkeye is a rare specimen of the genus of eye quartz. The main deposit is the former British colony of Griqualand, which is now part of the South African Republic. Deposits of this mineral are located in the USA, Australia, India, and Mexico. Rare specimens are found on the island of Sri Lanka, which lies off the coast of South Asia.

Physical properties

The properties of a hawk's eye differ little from a simple one. However, it is characterized by increased resistance to mechanical stress due to compressed crocidolite fibers. In terms of hardness, this mineral is inferior only to .

This nugget is endowed with natural variegation and translucent shine, and after polishing, the cabochons of this mineral are distinguished by a silky shimmer.

Healing properties

Hawkeye is endowed with a number of medicinal properties. Ancient mentions of its healing power were associated with the treatment of injuries and wounds. Later it became known that the beneficial properties of the gem are more numerous than those already described. This mineral supports the immune system and improves organ function. gastrointestinal tract, reduces inflammatory processes.

Hawk eye is used in spa treatments. Massage using heated stones relieves pain in the joints, spine, and muscles. Vibration of stones improves performance nervous system, relieves psychological and emotional stress.

This is interesting: Falcon stone is used by lithotherapists to treat arthritis and complex diseases of the spine. After several therapy sessions, chronic pathologies disappear without a trace.

Jewelry with inserts of this mineral helps its wearer cope with ailments and serious diseases. Supported when wearing earrings normal level hemoglobin, bracelets will cope with skin diseases, and pendants - with disorders of the digestive system.

An ancient teaching mentions that healing properties appear only for those who are active and purposeful in life. The healing magic of the stone will turn away from cowardly, wicked people. Attempts to cure an evil, selfish person will not be successful - the hawk's eye will lose its lithotherapeutic abilities, which will become visible to the naked eye. In such situations, the gem loses its attractiveness, shine, and becomes dull.

Magic properties

Hawkeye's magic is multifaceted and manifests itself in cases where its owner needs it. This talisman is faithful assistant ambitious individuals with set life priorities and goals. For such people, the gem promises good luck in all endeavors. A person of weak character is unable to comprehend the magical power of this mineral.

Ancient beliefs say that Hawkeye is able to warn the owner of danger. The stone becomes heavy, making it clear that something is wrong. This gem acts as a strong amulet that can reveal insidious intentions by hitting the enemy with an energy shield. Astrologers talk about a number of other magical properties:

the gem sharpens the intuitive sense, reveals the ability of clairvoyance and telepathy;
under his patronage, single people find love, and married people preserve their family hearth;
helps older people gain respect from wiser people;
it is a talisman against damage, the evil eye and other evil forces;
helps spouses preserve family ties, revive old feelings in times of family conflicts;
develops intellectual thinking, mental acuity;
a strong amulet for people whose life and profession are associated with danger - pilots, firefighters, rescuers, military personnel;
helps avoid dangers for overly sentimental, trusting people who look at the world through a veil of romanticism.

Under the influence of this mineral it is easier to achieve success in business negotiations. Can also be protected loved one, placing the stone along with a photograph to create a protective aura.

This is interesting: Dark samples of Hawkeye serve as guides to another world. Psychics often use this stone during seances to communicate with the spirits of the dead. The owner of such a stone is surrounded by the protection of distant ancestors.

In order for the talisman to work for the benefit of the owner, it is necessary to give it rest for several days, otherwise it will begin to feed on the energy of the wearer.

Jewelry with mineral

Since Hawk's Eye is a semi-precious ornamental stone, jewelry with it is affordable and full of variety, and representatives of any gender can choose an individual amulet for themselves. The jewelry industry offers a varied selection of amulets:

Earrings. An indispensable accessory representatives of the weaker sex. Suitable for active, purposeful women. Hawk stone inlays match with evening dresses, and also with everyday looks. Prices start from 400 rubles for simple models, reaching 2500 rubles, depending on the design and metal of the product.
Bracelet. A good assistant in making difficult decisions in health matters. Wearing a Hawkeye bracelet promotes normal functioning of the thyroid gland and respiratory tract, improves vision, and helps get rid of back pain. Prices for such jewelry range from 600–2500 rubles, depending on the color and size of the mineral elements.
Beads, pendants, necklaces. Decoration for fearless people who live by the principle “I see the goal, I see no obstacles.” Prices for such jewelry start from 1,400 rubles.
Rings. They help the owner to reveal his intuition and see danger. Both women and men can wear this talisman. Such silver jewelry with a medium-sized cabochon costs over 2,500 rubles.
Rosaries, keychains. An accessory for men who see themselves as a leader with a clear position in life. In terms of price category, keychains are very affordable, starting from 200 rubles per piece. The rosary is somewhat more expensive, in the range of 2000–3000 rubles.

In addition to individual jewelry from Hawk Stone, they make all kinds of figurines, watches, and other souvenirs that will become a welcome talisman in every home.

Varieties of mineral

A common type of Hawkeye is a dark blue specimen. However, in nature there are other rare specimens of various color range, and this applies not only to the stone itself, but also to its central veins, called needles, which come in a blue-light green or rust color. The gem itself can be:

dark grey;
pink;
fiery red color, similar to;
Dark red;
light green or light green.

The above colors of this mineral are an extremely rare natural phenomenon.

How to distinguish a fake?

It is not easy for the average buyer to distinguish a fake from a genuine nugget. To do this, you need to carefully study the photo, and better, at least once in your life, see natural eye quartz.

The most common materials for fakes are borosilicate glass and synthetic. It is difficult even for a qualified geologist to distinguish these materials from each other. But it is still possible to recognize an original among fakes. Typically, a synthetic copy has too variegated, not natural colors, and the “eye effect” is expressed by a bright glare.

The main sign of a fake is the low price of the jewelry, sale at a spontaneous market or street stalls. If you want to buy a real gem, it is better to visit jewelry stores or, at least, a thematic exhibition and sale.

Caring for products made from eye quartz

Jewelry made from the Hawkeye mineral is easy to care for due to its hardness. However, even for “die-hard” stones there are several rules for careful use:

It is better to protect the product from mechanical impact and shock;
avoid exposure to elevated temperatures;
preferably stored in a closed container to avoid the possibility of falls, scratches and chips;
do not store jewelry made from Hawk stone together with softer rocks, so as not to damage the latter;
You can clean the stone with soapy water and a brush with soft hairs;
To add shine, the gem is wiped with a silk napkin.

With proper, simple care, jewelry will last for many years.

Compatibility with names and zodiac signs

From an astrological point of view, the Hawk's Eye is a universal talisman. It is compatible with all zodiac signs, with some exceptions. He has sympathy for some constellations, but is absolutely indifferent to others.

Compatibility by Zodiac signs

This gem will become a strong amulet for the fire signs of the Zodiac. For each of the constellations, the Hawk Stone carries certain protective properties.

(“++” - the stone fits perfectly, “+” - can be worn, “-” - is strictly contraindicated):

Zodiac sign	Compatibility
Aries	++
Taurus	+
Twins	+
Cancer	++
a lion	++
Virgo	-
Scales	+
Scorpion	-
Sagittarius	++
Capricorn	++
Aquarius	++
Fish	+

Leos and Sagittarius are equally susceptible to the power of this mineral. It helps them to be restrained, to control the hot fervor of feelings and emotions.
The stone will protect Aquarius and Capricorn, helping them cope with life's difficulties. For those who use this nugget as a talisman, strong marriage, family happiness.
Aries wearing Hawkeye will be protected from energy bloodsuckers.
The gem will help Cancer achieve financial success.

Hawkeye has no love for Virgos and Scorpios. It will cause them an uncomfortable physical and psychological state.

Name compatibility

The magic of our names is as important as our Zodiac sign, year of birth and other mysteries of astrology. Each name has its own talisman stone. If you choose it in combination with the zodiac sign, you can expect the maximum protective effect.

Hawkeye is suitable for women with the following names:

Alexandra - a talisman protects the bearer of the name from evil and shows her talents.
Zhanna - improves her psycho-emotional state, warns about dangerous situations, helps to rehabilitate after illness.
The amulet will help Margarita think sensibly and pacify her jealous torments.
Tatyana complements life harmony, promises good luck.
Yana's amulet helps in self-control and pacifies stubbornness.

Hawk stone also patronizes some men:

Anatoly - the amulet helps him with setting life priorities.
George - the mineral will have a rejuvenating effect on the body and fill it with vital harmony.
Konstantin - the amulet stimulates an influx of strength, mental and physical, helps to assert oneself and achieve one’s goals.
The gem will give Pavel energy, vigor, and help in self-affirmation.

The benefit does not come from directly wearing an amulet with a talisman stone. A correct attitude towards life is required, multiplied by all personal qualities.

Before choosing a particular stone for an amulet or home talisman, it is better to carefully study its properties. In addition to its benefits, any talisman can cause harm if it does not suit you or other family members specifically.

Even if the chosen talisman stone harmonizes with you, you should not buy a collection of jewelry or fill your home with souvenirs made from the gem. One piece of jewelry will be enough as an individual amulet and a small figurine to protect the hearth.

Last tip. A talisman, amulet or talisman is just a help to personal goals, priorities, ambitions. They will not do for you what you yourself must do to achieve what you want. These things are designed to help in difficult times and protect against threats from ill-wishers. And the construction happy life is in your own hands.

Hawkeye - unique opportunities stone

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The Hawk's Eye stone (also called hawk's eye) is a valuable ornamental mineral, a prominent representative of the group of eye quartz. The mineral is silicon oxide with a characteristic silky shine when fractured, and has increased hardness, which in terms of performance is second only to corundum and diamond. The stone has a translucent glass luster. Its main deposits are located in South Africa, India, the Czech Republic and Russia.

The large number of parallel inclusions of crocidolite fibers gives the stone many shades of blue and blue, turning into iridescent black. Crystals of light green and light green colors are known; samples of pink shades can be found less frequently. Mixed shades of blue-blue with brown and golden reflections can be observed in the mineral variety - tiger-hawk eye. The stone received its name due to the combination of two varieties of the mineral (falcon and tiger) in one sample, and can have a pronounced color palette both types.

The history of the stone is based on various legends. In some legends it was called stars that fell from the sky, in others - evidence of the long-standing presence on the planet of the Master of the Universe. The stone is especially revered in India, where since ancient times it has been considered a symbol of the god Brahma, and is valued more than emeralds and diamonds.

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Among all the gems, this tiger's eye has perhaps the most unusual appearance. In color and pattern, it really resembles the eye of a tiger or even its skin, which is why it is sometimes called tiger. The stone has unique magical properties for the signs of the zodiac, and it also has healing qualities.

The first thing that catches your eye is how the stone looks. Tiger's eye has an attractive glossy surface and a unique pattern - several stripes of golden yellow or golden brown. Sometimes the color is closer to the color of cocoa, and it can also have light gray, steely shades.

The gem is classified as decorative and ornamental. Interestingly, it is a product of the weathering of another mineral - hawk's eye. The essence of the processes is that as a result of prolonged exposure to air, the veins of this mineral are gradually replaced by chalcedony or translucent quartz. Therefore, a peculiar mixture of shades is obtained.

Each design on the stone is unique. Some gems resemble a cat's eye in shape and shade: a thin strip with pointed ends occupies a central place, and contrasting stripes of darker colors radiate from it with relative symmetry.

Thanks to this mixture of different rocks, this stone is sometimes also called tiger-falcon. In the language of symbols, this combination has a special meaning: a combination of tiger cunning and falcon vigilance.

In general, the pattern of a mineral often determines its name. For example:

if there are red spots on the surface, it is called bull's eye;
cat's eye - these are minerals with dark patterns;
falcon is a pebble with inclusions of blue or, more rarely, green;
and if stripes of contrasting colors simply alternate one after another, then the mineral is called zebra stone.

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Features of extraction and processing

This gem is formed in granite rocks along with quartz and other minerals. In natural deposits it is found together with the hawk's eye.

Deposits can be found on almost all continents:

Ukraine (Krivoy Rog);
Russia (Eastern Siberia); there are also Bashkir deposits;
Myanmar;
Australia (western regions);
India;
Middle Asia;
State of California (USA);

Mining minerals various forms– in the form of small nuggets of round, oval, drop-shaped and other shapes. Interestingly, the stone initially has a very smooth, polished surface.

It is usually processed in two ways:

Giving a concave shape to the bottom.
Double cabochon processing – that is, combining two gems to create three-dimensional pieces (beads, rosaries, rings, etc.).

Further processing of the crystal is carried out as necessary. For example, pyramids or hexagonal amulets are often made from this gem.

Properties of the mineral

This mineral has a fairly simple chemical composition - mainly two components predominate. However, the mystical properties of the gem and, in general, its ability to influence the psychological mood have been known for centuries.

Physico-chemical

The chemical basis of the mineral is silicon dioxide SiO 2, which also forms sand, quartz and many other known rocks. The main impurity is iron oxide Fe 2 O 3. In this case, the characteristic color of the gem is due to inclusions of various iron hydroxides of the general formula FeOOH.

The physical properties of this breed are as follows:

Gloss – glossy, silky.
Structure crystal lattice trigonal, that is, the molecular structure is based on three vectors that intersect at equal (but not perpendicular) angles.
The crystal body is not transparent.
Hardness (Mohs scale) – about 7 (diamond has a maximum score of 10).
Density is approximately 2.4-2.6 g/cm3.
The refractive index is approximately the same as that of ordinary window glass (1.55-1.56).

Magical

A lot is known about the magical properties of the tiger's eye, but of course, any such information is a matter of faith, and not the result of scientific research.

The gem is believed to have the following abilities:

It stabilizes mood and relieves women from excessive jealousy and suspicion.
Helps protect yourself from envy, insidious plans, and unkind glances.
It is useful for business people because it protects against unfair competition.
And for representatives of creative professions, such a talisman gives an influx of new ideas and literally helps to tune in to the optimal wavelength in order to create new masterpieces.
The gem develops self-awareness, strengthens one’s self-confidence, and gives determination in difficult life situations.

In fact, the name of the stone is closely related to the effect it has on a person. We can say that he develops first of all best qualities predator (hunter) - endurance, patience, the ability to wait for the most opportune moment and easily rush into battle in order to achieve the most important goals.

There is one interesting belief: It is believed that the stone receives additional energy recharging if it is placed on the windowsill overnight during the full moon. This gem works much better and feeds its owner with new strength.

Jewelry made from this stone was once very common among ancient Roman soldiers. They used them as a talisman and believed that the gem protected from injury, preserved life and gave courage. Special symbolic designs were often carved on the surface of the mineral, which provided the owner of such a talisman with additional protection.

Medicinal and beneficial

The healing properties of the stone have also been known for several centuries. It was and is used in alternative medicine as a general tonic that improves well-being and is especially helpful during the recovery period after illness.

The following are also known useful qualities mineral:

improves the functioning of the nervous system, relieves stress through natural relaxation;
helps cope with insomnia and related sleep disorders;
has a beneficial effect on skin, helps cure dermatitis and psoriasis;
normalizes appetite and prevents overeating;
provides pressure stabilization;
relieves depression;
acts as a natural pain reliever for gout and arthritis.

Thus, one quality of a gem is closely related to another. Whatever properties it has, it is also important to understand who the mineral is suitable for according to the horoscope. This is discussed in detail in the next section.

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Gallery: tiger eye stone (54 photos)

Tiger's eye and zodiac signs

Of particular interest is the combination of a stone with a specific zodiac sign. Each person's horoscope is unique. However, there are some common traits that determine the characteristics of character and behavior in different situations.

As for compatibility with specific signs, the picture looks like this:

The gem is especially suitable for representatives of the fire element - Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Fire signs often have to make important decisions that will affect not only them, but also the people around them. Even if they do not occupy leadership positions, these people have a characteristic leadership skills. The gem promotes mood harmonization and acceptance right decisions. In addition, it will help cope with emotional outbursts.
The mineral will have an optimal effect on Gemini. These creative people are characterized by mood swings, often attacked by laziness and even apathy. To stabilize your mood and try to properly organize your life, you can pay attention to this gem.
The mineral has a similar effect on the hardworking Virgo. They work very hard, but sometimes they do not pay enough attention to the psychological aspect of their lives. In this sense, the gem will help harmonize energy and create an influx of additional strength.
The stone patronizes active Scorpios, who often have quite a lot of ill-wishers, because those around them are frankly jealous of the success of these people. It protects Scorpio from negative energy.
For Capricorns, the mineral can become a real talisman, since he patronizes their work in every possible way, to which representatives of the sign pay great attention.
Frequently fluctuating Libra may discover a pleasant pattern: Using a gem as a decoration will make you feel more confident. In addition, the stone protects creativity, which manifests itself quite clearly in all representatives of this zodiac sign.
For Aquarius, the mineral serves as a kind of source of good mood. It gives warmth and positive emotions. You can wear it in uniform different decorations– rings, bracelets, and can also be used as a keychain.

There is a certain relationship between the talisman stone and the person’s name. It is believed that the tiger's eye is most suitable for Zhanna, and among male names there are Anatoly, Pavel and Georgiy.

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Jewelry and souvenirs with natural stone

The stone is used both to create jewelry and for souvenirs - pyramids, figurines, figurines.

A few examples of popular jewelry:

Among pendants, the butterfly pendant is especially common. Four stones set in silver create the effect of a floating, almost magical butterfly, which uplifts the mood and creates a pleasant atmosphere.
Gold and silver earrings with a tiger's eye emphasize the elegance of the lady and serve as the center of attraction for the eye. Pleasant yellow colors and a shiny surface are a very winning combination for decoration.
Beads and rosaries look beautiful. Smooth shapes do not cut the look and allow you to create your own style.
The stone is quite large in size - it looks good as a ring. Moreover, there are options with a metal frame or a ring made only of gemstones. Heavy, large products look good on older ladies who want to emphasize their status. And graceful rings will be appropriate on young girls.

People often wonder how much a tiger's eye costs. Interestingly, the price is quite affordable, and it depends on the content of the black stripes: the less there are, the higher the cost. On average, one medium stone (diameter 50 mm) will cost 700-1000 rubles.

Other similar minerals of the quartz group

By chemical composition this mineral is similar to quartz, Therefore, the tiger's eye is similar to the following gems:

aventurine;
onyx;
citrine;
heliotrope;
prasiolite;
rhinestone;
morion;
hairy;
amethyst;
rose quartz

It is useful to know what stones tiger eye goes with. It can be worn together with any variety of quartz, because these are closely related minerals. But with expensive gems (diamond, sapphire, ruby, garnet) it will look out of place.

How to distinguish a natural tiger eye from a fake

It is quite simple to distinguish a fake from a real stone:

natural varieties have a high density and weigh significantly more than a glass trinket;
a natural stone has no scratches - its surface is impeccably smooth;
finally, although the surface shines, it is not too shiny (unlike glass “analogs”).

To be fair, we can say that this mineral is rarely counterfeited, since there is quite a lot of this gem in natural deposits. However, this prevalence does not detract beneficial properties and the external attractiveness of this gem.

Eye stones

(Hawkeye, cat's eye, tiger's eye, bull's eye)

CAT'S EYE (Quartz)

Characteristics of the mineral. Crystalline quartz (silicon oxide) sometimes contains internal fibers and voids and also forms a very beautiful quartz cat's eye (photo left) in greyish shades, which, although not as brightly opalescent as chrysoberyl cat's eye, can nevertheless successfully compete with him. This is a very rare and most expensive form and variety of quartz. Chemically pure quartz is colorless; it is water-transparent and grayish. It also forms the much more common opaque idiosyncratic varieties with finely crystalline parallel inclusions of goethite and crocidolite, known as "tiger's eye" (yellow-brown) and "hawk's eye" (black-blue, blue and very rarely pink). Any “eye” needs to be rotated under the light to see the gentle play of color and the glare running across the surface of the mineral.

If quartz forms pseudomorphs by intergrowths of parallel-fiber varieties of hornblende, crocidolite and asbestos, then a cat's eye is formed. The fracture has a strong silky shine, which can be enhanced by cabochon cutting. In this case, a sharp light line or arc-shaped glow appears on the stone, reminiscent of the pupil of the eye of an animal or bird of prey. Cat's eyes are similar formations of green, gray, grayish-green color. The shining effect and characteristic color are caused by asbestos inclusions. If these inclusions are excessively numerous, the thin veins of the mineral at the fracture become fluffy and unsuitable for jewelry processing. The most large deposits of this stone are located on the island. Sri Lanka, where it is found in placers of precious stones in the form of pebbles the size of a walnut. In the CIS, these amazing stones are found in the Urals. In addition, there are deposits of cat's eye in India, the USA, and Mexico. Elsewhere, quartz cat's eye is very rare.

Magical properties of stones. All cat's eyes are wonderful amulets. An excellent amulet against all types of damage, the evil eye, evil forces and enemies. How a talisman helps its owner get to the enemy and be unnoticed, but will not allow enemies and wild harmful animals. It protects property, develops in a person the ability to foresee events, gives sensitivity to the slightest manifestations of aggression, loyalty, prudence and love. The cat's eye becomes a faithful servant of all who strive for high spiritual goals, while choosing honest paths. Possessing predictive abilities, it has been considered a mysterious and magically powerful stone in all centuries. It makes both the owner and those around him frank to the point of paradox, but it gives the owner invincibility. The cat's eye is super-aggressive towards the enemies of its beloved owner and can cause them a lot of trouble if you just draw their attention to the stone.

CAT'S EYE (Chrysoberyl)

Characteristics of the mineral. A variety of chrysoberyl BeAl2O4. It is quite rare in nature. Jewelry varieties include beryl, ruby and sapphire cat's eye. Almost invariably, part of the aluminum is replaced by oxide iron and chromium, and part of beryllium by ferrous iron. Sometimes titanium is present. The different shades of chrysoberyl color (yellow - iron oxide, green - chromium, reddish - titanium oxide) are due to these minor impurities. The most common pale yellowish chrysoberyl owes its color to the presence of iron, while chromium causes the greenish color.

Chrysoberyl is one of the precious stones known since ancient times. Golden-yellow chrysoberyl with a bluish tint is called cymophane. Cymophanes (golden-yellow and greenish-yellow chrysoberyls) with a cat's eye effect were extremely popular. One of the varieties of chrysoberyl - alexandrite - has a green color in daylight and violet-red in electric light (incandescent lamps). Cat's eye stones are traditionally cabochonized. The largest chrysoberyl cat's eye weighing 475 carats was discovered in Sri Lanka.

The main supplier of this precious mineral- Brazil, where it is mined from alluvial placers along with tourmaline, topaz, garnet, etc. The second most important place in chrysoberyl mining is occupied by Sri Lanka, where precious stones are extracted from pebbles in the south of the country. Chrysoberyl here comes in yellow and green varieties, cat's eye and alexandrite. In recent years, chrysoberyls, especially alexandrites and cat's eyes, have become very rare and incredibly expensive. The main mining areas for cymophane are the placers of Sri Lanka and Madagascar.

The chrysoberyls shown in the photo are very expensive (hundreds and thousands of dollars per carat). jewelry), although they are somewhat gloomy in appearance in sunlight and practically lose their color in artificial light or in the evening. These are the stones that were called widow's stones.

Chrysoberyl is a gemstone that was once very popular due to the fact that cloudy stones give an excellent "cat's eye" effect. If chrysoberyl's composition exactly matches its chemical formula, it is pure and colorless. In some cases, chrysoberyl crystals contain numerous microscopic tubules or fibrous inclusions that are parallel to the crystallographic axis. Because the tubules in chrysoberyl are usually hollow, opalescence occurs. The effect also occurs due to microscopic fine fibrous inclusions (for example, actinolite or asbestos). When processing such a stone in the form of a cabochon, a wide silver-white stripe of light appears, which, in the form of a playing beam, cuts it in two and creates the effect of a cat's eye.

Most stones on sale called "cat's eye" are synthetic ulexite or glass fakes, since natural stone is expensive. Today, synthetic imitations of bright green or yellowish color made of composite material with hollow channels have appeared on the market, passed off as natural chrysoberyl. Its production was presumably established in China and the USA (a product of high fiber optic technologies - sintering at high temperatures with the addition of a dye of glass optical fibers). The material is called catsite.

Examples of artificial "cat's eyes":

Medicinal properties. Lithotherapists assume that all minerals that exhibit the “cat’s eye” effect act in the same way. But depending on the color of the stone, certain therapeutic effects increase or decrease. For example, cat's eye helps relieve attacks of bronchial asthma. Some traditional healers believe that these stones are good remedy for the treatment of various throat diseases and respiratory system. In Eastern countries, there is an opinion that by fingering a rosary made from a cat's eye, you can significantly reduce nervous tension and even recover from mental illness. The cat's eye affects the throat chakra.

Magical properties of stones. Experts say that the mineral attracts mutual love to its owner, making him faithful in marriage and friendship. Attracts the stone to the owner and the sympathy of surrounding people. Products with a cat's eye should be worn by timid and insecure people - it will endow them with courage, charm, and attract the attention of others to them. Moreover, the gem is a real peacemaker. It helps a person avoid conflicts, improve relationships in the family and at work, and attracts the favor of superiors. If you give jewelry with a cat's eye to your most implacable enemy, he will soon change his attitude towards the giver and may become his friend. The stone helps boys and girls better adapt to adulthood and painlessly survive adolescence. A stone amulet that protects its owner from the “evil eye” bad thoughts and the envy of others. Strengthens the heart, protects the mind and health of its owner, protects against betrayal, including adultery, and protects against property losses. Helps you gain a joyful perception of the world.

Talismans and amulets. The cat's eye should be used as a talisman by diplomats, lecturers, artists, writers, painters and musicians. It awakens creative impulses in them, enhances their talents and endows them with charm and eloquence. In former times, jewelry with a cat's eye was worn as amulets that protected against evil forces.

The cat's eye effect is seen when properly oriented and polished as a cabochon on the stone. Ideally, a thin strip of light is visible parallel to the long axis of the cabochon. The optical effect of iridescence occurs when light is reflected from numerous microscopic parallel inclusions of fibrous and acicular minerals or tubular voids due to their leaching.

Beryl, chrysoberyl, ruby, sapphire, tourmaline cat's eyes with the most vivid optical effect are considered jewelry, they are rare and therefore highly valued. Quartz cat's eye with grayish-green tints is more common and less expensive. In recent years, descriptions of obsidian, opal, topaz, diopside, enstatite, jade, zoisite, anatite, scapolite and cornerupine cat's eyes have appeared.

All of them are incredibly rare, although the cat's eye or opalescence effect is more common than is commonly thought. In particular, the cat's eye was credited with the ability to preserve love, protect against betrayal, against the "evil eye" and even make the owner invisible in battle

HAWKEYE

Characteristics of the mineral. Fibrous intergrowths of quartz with other minerals are used to make jewelry. Eye stones are cut into cabochons. Translucent quartz (silicon oxide) with a large number of inclusions of parallel crocidolite fibers, giving the stone blue, gray-blue, blue and almost black color with a silky iridescence. Pink shades are rare. Otherwise called hawk eye. Ornamental stone. Crocidolite (from the Greek krokys, gender krokydos - a piece of wool, pile and lithos - stone) is a mineral, an asbestos-like variety of alkaline amphibole - beautiful riebeckite blue-blue color. Occurs in metamorphic shales, forms pockets and veins, and often forms pseudomorphs with hawk's eye quartz. Crocidolite is represented by needle-shaped crystals with straight, often wavy, fibers. In the fracture there is a silky shine, on the planes - iridescence. Deposits of this mineral are known in South Africa and Austria.

Magical properties of stones. Hawkeye, a typical “amulet” stone, stands guard over the health and life of its owner. How a talisman helps to maintain calm and tranquility, presence of mind in any situation; protects against rash actions. It is a magnificent amulet against all kinds of enemies and ill-wishers. When there is danger, the stone becomes heavier, warning the owner. The hawk's eye will be a talisman for people who are often in dangerous and stressful situations; it sharpens the senses and perception of reality, makes a person keen-sighted and intuitive, as if giving an attunement to external events and promotes insight. Protects from ill-wishers, energy vampires, gossip and intrigues of enemies. Protects a person's honor and good name. A powerful amulet. He is useless to inactive people and does not like such people.

EYE OF THE TIGER

Characteristics of the mineral. Fibrous intergrowths of quartz with other minerals are used to make jewelry. Eye stones are cut into cabochons. Tiger's Eye is quartz of a beautiful golden yellow or golden brown color, with a silky sheen caused by the development of goethite along oriented crocidolite inclusions as a result of oxidative processes or by the finest channels formed during the leaching of crocidolite and filled with limonite. Goethite (limonite) is iron oxide (Fe2O3) 89.9%, water (H2O) 10.1%, giving the stone yellow, brown, golden color with a silky iridescence (the tiger's eye is actually painted with rusty iron). The beauty is largely determined by the iridescence of these crystals.

In the tiger's eye, the crocidolite has already collapsed, the iron included in it has oxidized to goethite. Therefore, the tiger's eye can be located next to the hawk's eye, forming a fairly noticeable and beautiful transition. The most expensive tiger eye has wide light stripes with iridescence and as few black inclusions as possible. The photo below also shows individual golden intergrowths of goethite (limonite) crystals with small inclusions of quartz crystals from the Volodarsk-Volyn pegmatite field, Ukraine.

Magical properties of stones. This gem saves you from the torment of unreasonable jealousy and helps in economic activities (women really like it). Is a "amulet" that has magical properties protect the owner from attacks by enemies and animals; when they approach, the stone (like the hawk's eye) becomes heavier, thereby warning the owner of danger. It also protects against the deceit of enemies and competitors.

As a talisman, the Tiger's Eye brings the fulfillment of desires closer, develops patience, helps turn waste into income, and easily get rich. Useful for those whose hopes are often not met; who would like to receive tangible support from above; believes that God has turned away from him; those who want to amaze people with the quality of their works. A good talisman for designers, fashion designers, architects, restorers, and novice pilots. Useful to wear during major life changes.

Tiger's eye is a stone "amulet" in economic activity.

BULLS-EYE

Characteristics of the mineral. Bull's eye may belong to Labradorite or be quartz - it is quartz (silicon oxide SiO2) with fine-crystalline inclusions of hematite (iron oxide). Sometimes you can observe thin inclusions of hematite or a hematite sole visible to the eye on a natural bull's eye. The stone has a beautiful brownish-red hue and a silky shimmer, characteristic of tiger and hawk's eye. If the tiger's eye is ignited, the brown iron hydroxides will turn into a cherry-red oxide - hematite - and the stone will acquire a beautiful brownish-red hue. The resulting ornamental stone is called bull's eye. If, to enhance the light, the bull's eye is treated with special solutions that remove mineralogical inclusions (in concentrated hydrochloric acid), then sometimes you can get attractive stones with a cat's eye effect. Bull's eye is mined from tiger's eye deposits, but is rarer. Deposits of eye quartz are located in India, South Africa and the Czech Republic, as well as in Russia.

Magical properties of stones. A powerful amulet that can change a person. The stone cannot be worn constantly, since the Bull's Eye has magical penetrating power. If a person devotes his life to business, then the stone will help him achieve great heights, protect the owner from dishonest partners, and help him get big profits from transactions. But such a stone helps only active, independent and purposeful people. If a lazy person wears such a stone as a decoration, then a constant internal struggle will occur in him: the stone will weigh on him. As a rule, such people lose these stones over time, since they cannot appreciate all their properties. All these stones are endowed with quite powerful energy potential. Because of this, they are considered the best amulets. Saves from jealousy.

Eye quartz

One of the unusual varieties of well-known quartz is eye quartz. They form when quartz, in the form of fibrous and dense masses, includes parallel oriented needle-shaped crystals of other minerals or tubular voids. This results in an iridescent silky shine, which, especially when processing the stone in the form of a cabochon, resembles the eyes of predatory animals.

Eye quartz is distinguished by color: Tiger's eye has striped golden-yellow and yellow-brown colors with an arched glow reminiscent of the eyes of a tiger. A bull's eye is a tiger's eye that has changed color from yellow to cherry red (like bloodshot bull's eyes) due to influence high temperature, natural or artificially created. Hawkeye comes in blue, grey-blue and blue colours. The cat's eye is the lightest, comes in green, greenish-gray-yellow tones and is similar to the eyes of a cat.

The love for eye quartz comes from time immemorial. Craftsmen of ancient cities made amulets from them. In some countries, the tiger's eye was placed on a par with precious stones. The Hindus dedicated these wonderful minerals to their favorite gods: tiger - Shiva, falcon - Brahma, cat - Vishnu. Roman warriors believed that the tiger's eye could protect them from injury and death. The Indians revered the tiger's eye as a talisman - the stone supposedly became heavier when predators approached.

Eye quartz as amulets "work" on all signs of the Zodiac, however, astrologers have distributed them as follows: hawk's eye - for AQUARIUS and CAPRICORN, bull's eye - for SCORPIO, cat's eye - for CANCER and PISCES. brindle - VIRGO and GEMINI.

Eye stones

These stones are strong amulets. Their “oculosity” is associated with the presence in quartz, on parallel surfaces of the stone, of thin light fibrous minerals (for example, actinolite), as a result of which, when the stone is turned, a narrow moving strip runs across it. It is believed that the hawk's eye helps very well Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn, that is, people of the zodiac signs of the cardinal cross or those whose main fundamental planets are in this cross.

The cat's eye is indicated for: Leos, Scorpios, Aquarius, Taurus, that is, people with a pronounced fixed cross of the Zodiac signs.

People of the moving cross are very good at the tiger's eye: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.

You need to know who you are based on the Sun in your horoscope, or based on the planetary core, and whether you can wear this particular stone. It must be said that for people of the moving cross, their energies prevent them from wearing a hawk's eye, the tiger's eye rejects the hawk's, the cat's eye rejects the tiger's, and so on.

The main planets of the crosses: cardinal - Mars, fixed - Venus, mobile - Mercury. All eye quartz stones are very capricious, they feel only the owner, only a person who is able to cope with himself. For split people who are unable to control themselves, it is better not to wear eye quartz.

It takes a long time to get used to quartz; they are made of “hard” stones: they need to be worn for several years before they begin to work. It is believed that the ring containing such a “amulet” (and it should only be worn in a ring, sometimes in bracelet), before imminent danger begins to “press”, squeeze the finger, interfere.

If a person pays attention to this and puts the ring under the pillow on the 18th lunar day, then he will receive a revelation in a dream of what danger awaits him. Usually the warning comes long ago; amulets warn several months before the event occurs. Eye quartz is not specifically associated with any sign of the Zodiac and a planet in the sky, but with the three Gunas, with the three crosses of the Zodiac corresponding to them.

Sattva is the Guna of joy, a balanced, harmonious state associated with goodness, happiness, and the beneficial principle of purity. The Hawk's Eye is associated with Sattva and, therefore, with the cardinal cross and with the first zone of the Zodiac - the zone of Accumulation. The task of this stone is to cleanse a person as much as possible. It helps to radically cleanse a person and develop resistance to astral attacks.

Tamas is an inert, inert, dark state associated with inertia, apathy, leading to ignorance. The cat's eye is associated with Tamas. Its task is to stabilize a person as much as possible. It is connected with the Conservation zone and with the fixed cross.

This is a protector, he protects a person. In many cases, the stone acts both on his property and on his family, preventing the penetration of foreign influences into it. This stone helps strengthen family ties.

Rajas is a mobile, passionate, active state associated with excitement, pleasure, and anxiety. The Tiger's Eye is associated with Rajas - the zone of Transformation. It is the tiger's eye that is the real stone of magicians, which protects them from foreign influences and gives them strength. It is also used in alchemy and promotes metamorphosis. To this day, no one understands the real magical power of eye quartz. They are connected by some mysterious threads with an entire era.

For example, the tiger's eye was a talisman in the bygone era of Pisces. And especially he brought happiness and strength to isolated nations, which are associated with this era by sign, for example, the island peoples, Jews and Armenians.

Tiger's Eye is a stone that sharpens intuition.

Medicinal properties: Reduces blood pressure and helps treat psoriasis. Useful for inflammation of the joints, asthma, weakness of the heart, rheumatic carditis, inflammation of the pericardial sac, inflammation of the middle ear, paralysis after a stroke, chronic depression, rheumatism.

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Mystical properties: Helps in economic activities, extinguishes anger, brings good luck to kind and sincere people, sharpens intuition, cures unreasonable jealousy.

You only need to set amulets in silver, since silver is a good conductor. Gold is bad for them, as it is too giving of a metal and interferes with the manifestation of amulets. It is recommended to buy these stones on the 25th Lunar day after the New Moon, and to wear them for the first time on the 11th Lunar day. The true names of eye quartz in the ancient tradition are as follows: Sattva - eye of the Eagle (esoteric element of Air); Tamas - the eye of the Fish or the eye of the frog (esoteric element of Water); Rajas - eye of the Tiger (esoteric element of the Earth).

Three beasts: a beast in the air, a beast in the water, a beast on the ground. There is also a fourth eye - the eye of the salamander, which is used to a limited extent in alchemy. This stone is associated with the element of Fire.

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