Tiger Eye Quartz is used in cabochans and beads where it's lovely tiger-like quality comes out best. Generally, you will not find faceted tiger eye. This stone is often called "Tiger's Eye" or simply "Tiger Eye".
Tiger Eye Care, Treatments & Where
Tiger Eye is black with iron oxide staining which gives it yellow and golden brown stripes. It is a type of chatoyant quartz. Tiger Eye has a hardness of 7.
Tiger Eye quartz is often heat treated. This is permanent so no extra care is required.
As with all gems, protect tiger eye jewelry from scratches and sharp blows.
Also avoid large temperature changes (such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car).
The most important mine for Tiger Eye gems is in South Africa.
The most important mine for Tiger Eye gems is in South Africa.
Themed Books
Gem-related books:
Gem-related books:
Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman Very nice gemstone identification book that is useful when purchasing gems.
Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs
- Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Planetary Stone
Tiger Eye is used for focusing the mind.
Tiger Eye was thought to be all seeing due to its appearance being so similar to an eye.
It has been said that Tiger Eye offers protection during travel.
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