# Gemstone Alien - Tiger Eye > Gemstone Alien - Tiger Eye is a tiger's eye crystal. It costs £6.28 and is in stock, shipped across the UK in 2–5 working days. Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus. It suits someone starting a new job, exam season or a bold project. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-alien-tiger-eye371 | | Product type | Gemstone Figures | | This option | Tiger Eye | | Material | Tiger's Eye: quartz with fibrous inclusions that create chatoyancy | | Colour | Golden brown with a silky, shifting band of light | | Hardness | 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale | | Natural or man-made | Natural quartz replacing crocidolite fibres. | | Where it is usually found | South Africa and Western Australia | | What's included | One crystal | | SKU | gemf-70 | | Price | £6.28 | | Availability | In stock | | Care | Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. | | Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days | | Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) | | Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout | | Category | Gemstone Figures (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/gemstone-figures) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Gemstone Alien - Tiger Eye is a natural tiger's eye piece. From the maker: Discover the Gemstone Alien - Tiger Eye, a captivating figure that embodies the powerful, protective energies of the Tiger Eye gemstone. This alien-inspired piece offers a distinctive representation of cosmic presence. The Gemstone Alien range comes in 4 versions. If Tiger Eye isn't quite right, compare Green Aventurine or Larvikite Labradorite or Sodalite. Tiger's Eye is quartz with fibrous inclusions that create chatoyancy, typically golden brown with a silky, shifting band of light. It measures 6.5–7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Natural quartz replacing crocidolite fibres. The shifting band of light is called chatoyancy, from the French for 'cat's eye'. Gold tiger's eye is the classic honey-brown form; blue and red forms also exist. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) In modern crystal practice each stone carries traditional associations; these are beliefs, not health claims. Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus. In modern crystal tradition tiger's eye is linked with the solar plexus chakra and with Leo and Capricorn. These are traditions and beliefs, described for interest, not health or medical claims. ## How to use - Hold it during meditation as a point of focus. - Keep it in a pocket, on a desk or in a crystal grid. - It pairs traditionally with citrine or carnelian. - Bathroom caution: keep softer or water-sensitive stones out of steamy rooms. - Children: small stones and points are not toys for under-threes, as they are a choking hazard. - Photography tip: natural daylight on an overcast day shows a stone's true colour best. ## Care - Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; skip soaps, salt and long soaks. - Dust with care; check whether the stone tolerates water. ## Policies - Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only. - Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. - Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ## Other versions - [Gemstone Alien - Green Aventurine](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-alien-green-aventurine363): £6.28 - [Gemstone Alien - Larvikite Labradorite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-alien-larvikite-labradorite364): £6.28 - [Gemstone Alien - Sodalite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-alien-sodalite369): £6.28 ## Questions and answers (17) ### What is the Gemstone Alien - Tiger Eye used for? Keep it in a pocket, on a desk or in a crystal grid. Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus. ### Is the tiger's eye in the Tiger Eye crystal real? Natural quartz replacing crocidolite fibres. Each piece is natural, so colour and markings vary from the photo. ### How do I cleanse my tiger's eye crystal? Many people cleanse crystals with moonlight, sound from a singing bowl, or smoke from sage or incense. A quick rinse is fine for this stone if you dry it straight away. These are rituals, not cleaning requirements. ### Is the Tiger Eye crystal a good gift? Yes, especially for someone starting a new job, exam season or a bold project. At £6.28 it makes an easy add-on or stocking filler. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### How quickly do you deliver in the UK? We deliver to UK addresses in 2–5 working days; £3.95, or free on baskets over £40. ### Can I return the Tiger Eye crystal? Yes. You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. ### What's the difference between Tiger Eye and Green Aventurine? Both are Gemstone Alien pieces. Tiger Eye is tiger's eye (golden brown with a silky, shifting band of light); Green Aventurine centres on green. They cost the same. ### Which Gemstone Alien options are there? 4 options: Green Aventurine, Larvikite Labradorite, Sodalite, as well as this one. ### What is Tiger's Eye associated with? Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus. These are beliefs, not health claims. ### What chakra is Tiger's Eye linked with? In modern crystal tradition, the solar plexus chakra. ### Which zodiac signs go with Tiger's Eye? Leo and Capricorn, according to popular crystal tradition. ### How hard is Tiger's Eye? 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale. That's durable for everyday handling, though it can still chip if dropped. ### Where does Tiger's Eye come from? Tiger's Eye is usually found in South Africa and Western Australia. ### What goes well with Tiger's Eye? It is often paired with citrine or carnelian. ### How do you cleanse crystals? Traditional methods include moonlight, smoke from incense or sage, or resting on a selenite plate. Avoid water for smooth stones like selenite. ### How do I choose a crystal? Most people pick the one they're drawn to by colour or the tradition that resonates with them. There's no wrong choice. ### How should I care for my crystal? Wipe with a gentle, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; keep away from soaps, salt and long soaks. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/gemstone-alien-tiger-eye371