Tiger eye gets its name because of its design that highly resembles an eye of a tiger. It has been one of the most ancient talismans. It is a protective stone and helps the wearer in focusing and promoting mental development helping one to make logical decisions unclouded by emotions. In past Tiger eye portrayed courage, integrity and right use of power. Roman soldiers often carried it to deflect weapons and to be courageous in battle. It has been highly regarded throughout history as a stone of prosperity and good fortune, protecting one’s resources and reflecting back malice or threats from others. This stone will assist you in dealing with fear. It may also be a great idea to combine it with other crystals that are also known to assist with the release of fear. It compliments Sacral and Solar Plexus chakras. Tiger eye has few other colors including blue and red that offer additional attributes. Blue tiger eye (sometimes also known as Falcon or Hawk’s eye) heals throat chakra and red (sometimes called Ox eye or bull’s eye) one is great for base chakra. It is a great stone for people who need courage and bravery in their life and want to make logical decisions.
Crystal: Tiger eye.
Country of origin: Africa.
Chemical composition: SiO2.
Hardness based on Mohs scale: 5,5 - 6.
