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Tiger Eye belongs to the Quartz family as a pseudomorph after crocidolite, with a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7. Its name comes from the chatoyant cat's-eye effect created by parallel fibers reflecting light.
It has been used as an ornamental stone for centuries, with South African material setting the global standard. Tiger Eye forms through pseudomorphism, where quartz gradually replaces fibrous crocidolite while preserving the original parallel fiber structure.
On the market, you'll see dyed blue and red versions and reconstituted material. Natural Tiger Eye shows silky chatoyancy and warm color shift without artificial uniformity.
Tiger Eye is traditionally associated with confidence, career focus, and protection. Many people work with this stone for steady courage, decision-making clarity, and grounded forward motion.
It's often kept on a desk during demanding work or carried through the day as a reminder to stay rooted in your own authority.
These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
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