
Physical Features:
Chemical | SiO2 |
Color | Gold-yellow, gold-brown. |
Crystal Habit | Aggregate |
Crystal System | Trigonal |
Cleavage | None |
Fracture | Conchoidal |
Hardness | 6.5 - 7 Mohs scale |
Luster | Silky |
Transparency | Opaque |
Specific gravity | 2.63 - 2.65 |
Refractive index | 1.534 - 1.540 |
Birefringence | None |
Chatoyancy | Yes |
Tiger eye is a chatoyant gemstone and oneof the members of Quartz group. The unique property of the stone is that itseems to be a tigers eye glowing in the dark and also has a huge resemblanceto the eyes of the cat family. Less the spots and blemishes on the stone thebetter its quality. As the stone does not have any side effects, so it can beworn by everyone but basically, it is the planet stone for Ketu which is knownas a spiritual planet.
Its uses and purposes:
- This stone is mainly worn as a ring andcan also be used as for protection against the negative vibes of thesurrounding.
- It makes it easier for the wearer to gainpositivity when it matters the most and helps in the advancement of anindividual.
- It is also said that it saves one fromroad accidents, debts, and many health related traumas.
- Tigers eye stone can lessen the stressand give relief from mental anxiety issues.
- As it contains mystical powers, so thegemstone can solve most of your crucial problems and many serious diseases.
- It can also cure ones disinterest infoods, and decrease the fear from many unnamed phenomena.
- Even if you are going through a financialcrisis and the situation is getting worse day by day then this stone can helpyou a lot as it is known for improving financial ventures.
This stone has gained some respect in thefield of jewelry for its mystical looks. Such as Tiger Eye engagement ring,Tiger Eye neckless, Tiger eye pendants etc. are sold at high prices and are indemand for their striking designs which is alluring for its greenish goldenhue.
The largest no. of stones are found inSouth Africa, India, Brazil, Burma, and USA.