Weight – 0.95 oz’s – 27.2 gm’s
Dimensions – 1.65″ diameter (4.2 cm’s)
Country of Origin – South Africa
NZD $33.00
SKU: J2633
This Tiger Iron has been cut and polished into a disc and fashioned into a pendant. Tiger Iron has layers of Jasper, Hematite and stacked fibrous inclusions that are responsible for the phenomenon that gives the stone beautiful golden color and awesome shimmering chatoyancy!!
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Weight – 0.95 oz’s – 27.2 gm’s
Dimensions – 1.65″ diameter (4.2 cm’s)
Country of Origin – South Africa
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Tiger Iron is a naturally occurring composite stone formed from the intimate layering of three powerful minerals:
Hematite,
Jasper, and
Tiger Eye.
These layers developed together under specific geological conditions, creating a visually striking banded stone with exceptional energetic cohesion.
Because these minerals grow together rather than being artificially combined, Tiger Iron is widely regarded as a stone of natural synergy. Each component retains its individual character while contributing to a greater, unified whole—making Tiger Iron a symbol of cooperation, integration, and strength through unity.
Historically, Tiger Iron has been valued as a warrior and worker stone—supporting endurance, resolve, and the ability to see demanding projects through to completion.
Tiger Iron is a banded iron formation (BIF) that formed billions of years ago. It consists primarily of alternating layers of:
These layers formed during periods of changing oxygen levels in Earth’s early oceans, producing the distinctive red, gold, and dark metallic bands seen today.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Composition | Hematite, Jasper, Tiger Eye |
| Crystal System | Trigonal (Quartz-based components) |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 6.5–7 |
| Luster | Dull to silky |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Defining Feature | Natural banded composite structure |
⚠️ Handling:
Tiger Iron is robust and suitable for daily handling, meditation, and grounding work.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Dry thoroughly due to iron content.
☀️ Light:
Light-stable. Polished surfaces may benefit from occasional gentle buffing.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separately from softer minerals. Excellent as a desk stone or workspace anchor.
Jasper comes in many flavors and color varieties (read more on those below).
The fundamental energy of Jasper is connection with nature. This brings alignment and healing to the mind, body and soul. It helps give one the physical energy to transform dreams and concepts into reality. It has a soothing energy which helps one sleep and dream well, even helping with dream interpretation.
Jasper helps conquer addictions and is also very good at healing the bladder, kidneys and stomach components of the body.
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Hematite is a supreme weapon against unionized radiation. It is recommended that one wears it in disk or pendant form against the skin when working on or around computers and such. It saturates one’s aura with an energy that repels radiation. You will find you have much more energy as a result.
Hematite helps to ground and keep your feet firmly on the ground. It cleanses blood and is good for keeping focused on difficult tasks.
As an elixir it does the above, but more so. It is highly recommended for treating blood disorders.
Read more regarding Hematite Properties at the link below (will open in a new tab/window)….
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Tiger Eye (often written as Tigereye) is a classic and widely respected stone that has been used for thousands of years as a talisman of protection, courage, and personal power. Ancient civilizations valued Tiger Eye for its ability to combine grounded strength with focused awareness, making it popular among warriors, travelers, and leaders.
Historically, Tiger Eye was carried as a protective stone against ill intent and unseen dangers. Its shimmering, reflective bands were believed to “watch back,” deflecting negative influences while sharpening perception and resolve.
Today, Tiger Eye remains one of the most accessible and practical stones for everyday use, prized both for its striking appearance and its steady, confidence-building energy.
Tiger Eye is a pseudomorph mineral, formed when Quartz gradually replaces the fibrous mineral crocidolite while retaining its original structure. During this process, iron oxide becomes incorporated, giving Tiger Eye its characteristic golden-brown coloration and silky chatoyancy.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (pseudomorph after crocidolite) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Silky to vitreous |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Defining Feature | Chatoyancy (“cat’s eye” effect) |
Variations include Golden Tiger Eye, Red Tiger Eye (heat-treated or naturally altered), and Blue Tiger Eye (Hawk’s Eye), each reflecting slight differences in oxidation state during formation.
⚠️ Handling:
Tiger Eye is durable and well-suited for daily handling, jewelry, and meditation work.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Dry thoroughly to maintain surface polish.
☀️ Light:
Stable in sunlight, though prolonged exposure may slightly dull polish over many years.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store with other Quartz-based minerals or display where light can highlight its chatoyant bands.