Tiger's Eye is said to help fortify the blood while balancing the endocrine system. It's great for anyone feeling sluggish. It helps bring back feelings of motivation while speeding up metabolism and providing more energy.
-Clears Negative Energy
-Builds confidence and self worth
-Clears root chakra
-Enhances psychic abilities
-Gemini birthstone
-Good for Capricorns and Leos
Chemical Classification | Silicate mineral |
Chemical Formula | SiO2 |
Crystal system | Trigonal |
Color | Brown to golden-yellow |
Streak | Yellow-brown |
Luster | Silky |
Transparency | Opaque |
Occurrence | South Africa, Australia, India, and others |
Formation | As alteration product of crocidolite asbestos fibers |
Diaphaneity | Opaque |
Cleavage | None |
Mohs Hardness | 5.5-6.5 |
Specific Gravity | 2.64-2.71 |
Diagnostic Properties | Chatoyancy, pseudomorphism after asbestos minerals |
Chemical Composition | Silicon dioxide (SiO2) |
Crystal System | Trigonal |
Optical Properties | Uniaxial |
Refractive Index | 1.544-1.553 |
Birefringence | 0.009-0.010 |
2V angle | 58-62 degrees |
Dispersion | 0.018 |
Other characteristics | Chatoyant fibers that create a silky luster when cut en cabochon |