Description
Mined from: South Africa
Description: Polished to a silky finish, these Tiger’s Eye palmstones from South Africa display the signature golden shimmer known as chatoyancy—a luminous, cat’s-eye effect caused by the stone’s fibrous internal structure. Ranging in color from classic golden honey to deep bronze and even striking and rare variegated blue, each palmstone reflects light in fluid bands that seem to ripple with movement. Their smooth, rounded shape makes them ideal for holding, carrying, or simply admiring as a natural work of art.
Tiger’s Eye forms through a rare pseudomorph process where fibrous crocidolite—an iron-rich, blue mineral—is gradually replaced by quartz. This transformation preserves the fibrous alignment while creating a dense, durable stone with remarkable optical depth. South Africa’s deposits are globally renowned, producing material with bold contrast and rich coloration. The careful polishing reveals layers of complexity within the stone’s internal structure, bringing out its full visual appeal.
In symbolic and metaphysical traditions, Tiger’s Eye is often regarded as a stone of clarity, resilience, and personal empowerment. It is most commonly connected to the Solar Plexus and Root Chakras, aligning with themes of stability and strength. The orange-banded pieces may also resonate with the Sacral Chakra, while the rarer blue variations are often linked to the Throat Chakra. Whether for grounding, focus, or aesthetic appreciation, these South African palmstones offer a striking balance of natural science and spiritual symbolism.
Chemical Composition:
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Root, Sacral, Throat
Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 4.5cm x 3.5cm x 1.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 38g
Quantity: 1pc
We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.