Quartz Cat's Eye

Appearance:

Translucent to opaque; white, grey, yellow, brown or green

Esoteric beliefs and associations...

Associated with the zodiac sign of Capricorn, and with The Great Mother (Goddess). Cat's Eye that is predominantly white in colour encourages protection, purification and inner peace. Stones containing strong traces of brown are often used for the healing of sick or injured animals.

Physical properties...

Chemistry	Silicon dioxide
System/Structure	Hexagonal (fibrous aggregate)
Refractive Index	1.544 - 1553
Specific Gravity	2.65
Mohs' Hardness	7