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Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye is quartz with fibrous inclusions that create chatoyancy, usually golden brown with a silky, shifting band of light. Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus.
Key facts
| Colour | golden brown with a silky, shifting band of light |
|---|---|
| What it is | quartz with fibrous inclusions that create chatoyancy |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6.5–7 |
| Typical sources | South Africa and Western Australia |
| Chakra (tradition) | solar plexus |
| Star signs (tradition) | Leo and Capricorn |
Traditions and folklore
Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus.
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.
Often paired with citrine or carnelian.
Care
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Natural quartz replacing crocidolite fibres.
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Tiger's Eye: questions answered
What is Tiger's Eye?
Tiger's Eye is quartz with fibrous inclusions that create chatoyancy. It is usually golden brown with a silky, shifting band of light.
What is Tiger's Eye traditionally associated with?
Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus. These are traditional and spiritual associations, not health claims.
How do I care for Tiger's Eye?
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Which star signs is Tiger's Eye linked with?
In modern crystal tradition tiger's eye is linked with Leo and Capricorn.
Where does Tiger's Eye come from?
It is typically sourced from South Africa and Western Australia.