Tiger's Eye Tower
Tiger's Eye Tower
Tiger's Eye is a striking and powerful gemstone known for its iridescent, chatoyant stripes that resemble the eye of a tiger. This stone is actually a metamorphic rock that combines the hardness and durability of Quartz with the fibrous, layered properties of Crocidolite, which give it its silky luster and captivating visual effect. Traditionally used as a talisman against curses and ill will, Tiger's Eye is believed to promote clarity of intention, enhance personal power, and offer protection.
Tiger's Eye
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Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Size: H: 8cm, B: 2,4cm
Color: Rich golden yellow to deep red-brown, characterized by silky, lustrous bands that shift with the light.
Clarity: Opaque with a glossy surface.
Note: The unique chatoyancy of Tiger's Eye is caused by the aligned fibrous inclusions within the stone, which create its captivating visual effect.
Metaphysical Properties
Metaphysical Properties
Protection and Grounding: Tiger's Eye is renowned for its protective qualities, shielding the wearer from negative energies and providing a strong grounding connection to the earth.
Mental Clarity and Focus: This stone is believed to enhance mental clarity, helping to resolve problems objectively without emotions clouding judgment. It encourages a practical perception of the world.
Courage and Confidence: It boosts self-confidence and reduces anxiety, helping individuals take action in their lives and make decisions with discernment and understanding.
Crystals that Pair Well
Crystals that Pair Well
Black Tourmaline: Enhances Tiger's Eye’s protective qualities, creating a stronger shield against negative energy.
Citrine: Complements Tiger's Eye by enhancing its properties of manifesting prosperity and personal power.
Red Jasper: Provides stamina and endurance, amplifying Tiger's Eye's qualities of perseverance and resilience.
Composition and Structure
Composition and Structure
- Physical Properties: Tiger's Eye forms through the pseudomorphing of asbestos fibers into Quartz, retaining the fibrous structure but replacing the original material with silica. It has a hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale.
- Optical Properties: Known for its chatoyancy and richly layered colors, Tiger's Eye exhibits a silky luster that is unique among gemstones.
- Formation: Most commonly formed from altered amphibole minerals that crystallize at lower temperatures and pressures, resulting in the fibrous structures that create its chatoyancy.
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