Weight – 3 oz’s – 86 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.289″ x 1.543″ tall/wide (5.812 x 3.921 cm’s)
Country of Origin – South Africa
USD $25.00
SKU: P3200
This Polished Tiger Eye Mushroom has stunning Color! Carved into a mushroom this specimen is in excellent condition.
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Weight – 3 oz’s – 86 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.289″ x 1.543″ tall/wide (5.812 x 3.921 cm’s)
Country of Origin – South Africa
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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.