TIGER’S EYE

Geological Information

• Family / Group: Quartz (silicate mineral)

• Composition: Silicon dioxide (SiO₂)

• Formation: Formed when the mineral crociodlite is replaced by quartz while preserving the fibrous structure, giving it the distinct shimmering effect.

• Hardness: 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale

• Lustre: Silky to vitreous

• Crystal System: Trigonal

• Color: Gold, brown, honey, yellow, sometimes red or blue

• Chatoyancy: Caused by aligned, fibrous structures that reflect light in a band.

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Physical Appearance

• Golden bands with a moving shine when turned in light

• Fibrous, layered patterns

• Often cut as cabochons or tumbled stones

• Sometimes heat-treated to enhance red tones (“Red Tiger’s Eye”)

• Blue variant is called Hawk’s Eye

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Common Localities

Found mainly in:

• South Africa (largest producer)

• Australia

• India

• Namibia

• Brazil

• USA

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Uses

Practical Uses

• Jewelry (rings, pendants, bracelets, beads)

• Decorative carvings and sculptures

• Tumbled stones for collections

Spiritual / Metaphysical Uses (if you want this too)

• Associated with confidence, willpower, grounding, and protection

• Used to “ward off negative energy”

• Many people believe it boosts courage and mental clarity

(If you don’t need metaphysical properties, tell me and I’ll remove them.)

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How to Identify Real Tiger’s Eye

• Look for the moving band of light when you tilt it

• Fibrous structure visible under strong light

• Feels cool and heavy (glass fakes feel lighter)

• Should not have perfectly straight repeating patterns (that indicates synthetic material)

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Care Tips

• Clean with mild soap and water

• Avoid harsh chemicals

• Store separately because it can scratch softer stones, but harder stones (like quartz or topaz) can scratch it