Tiger Eye

Protection, Grounding, Courage and Confidence, Mental Clarity and Focus, Prosperity, and Physical Healing

Tiger Eye is a type of quartz that is known for its distinctive silky luster and golden-brown to red-brown color. It's formed when crocidolite, a type of asbestos, is replaced by quartz, resulting in a fibrous structure that gives it a silky appearance. Tiger Eye is often used in jewelry and decorative objects due to its attractive appearance and durability.

Gemstone properties

Color

Golden brown to red-brown, often with silky luster

Occurrence

South Africa, Western Australia, India, USA, China, Brazil Minas Gerais state, Maynmar

Hardness

5.5 - 6

Specific gravity

2.64 - 2.71

Refractive Index

1.54