Mined from: South Africa

Tigers Eye is a unique and popular variety of chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline form of quartz. Tiger's eye forms through a process called paedomorphism, which involves the replacement of one mineral by another while retaining the original mineral's shape. The process begins with a rock rich in crocidolite, a type of asbestos composed of fibrous crystals of the mineral riebeckite. Over time, geological processes introduce silica-rich fluids into the rock where crocidolite is present. These silica-rich fluids slowly infiltrate the rock, depositing quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO2) in place of the crocidolite fibers. As the quartz infiltrates the crocidolite-rich rock, it replaces the original mineral while preserving the fibrous structure of the crocidolite. This new quartz formation maintain the fibrous structure and parallel alignment of the crocidolite fibers, creating the unique chatoyant effect observed in tiger's eye. When light interacts with these fibers, it reflects off them, producing a luminous band of light that moves across the surface of the stone when it is rotated or tilted.

The red color of these tumbles comes from heating regular golden tigers eye to high temperatures, which causes it to turn a bright red color. Natural red tigers eye does exist, but it is much more rare, and its color is not as bright or consistent as heated specimens.

Traditionally the Tiger's eye  was carried as a protective amulet against the forces of evil and wards off any negativity. It was said to counter act against curses and  keeps the wearer safe from ill-wishes. But beyond the powers of protection, the Tiger Eye comes with a whole host of healing properties. Tiger's eye gives mental clarity and allows you to focus on what needs to get done. Tiger's eye is great for the workplace, it promotes willpower, courage, and a sense of purpose, as well as strengthens self-worth. Tiger's Eye can help balance the soul, alleviate anxiety, and restore confidence. This stone is used to increase wealth and vitality. 

Chemical Composition: SiO2

Chakra: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus

Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 2cm x 2cm x 2cm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 15g

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.