Tiger Eye Quartz

Tiger Eye Quartz is used in cabochans and beads where it's lovely tiger-like quality comes out best. Generally, you will not find faceted tiger eye. This stone is often called "Tiger's Eye" or simply "Tiger Eye".

Tiger Eye is black with iron oxide staining which gives it yellow and golden brown stripes. It is a type of chatoyant quartz. Tiger Eye has a hardness of 7.

Tiger Eye is often heat treated. This is permanent so no extra care is required.

As with all gems, protect topaz from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes (such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car).

The most important mine for Tiger Eye is in South Africa.

Tiger Eye is the anniversary gemstone for the 9th year of marriage.

Tiger Eye is used for focusing the mind.

Tiger Eye was thought to be all seeing due to its appearance.

It has been said that Tiger Eye offers protection during travel.