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TIGER EYE

Tiger's Eye is a powerful, magnetic stone, immediately recognizable by its shimmering golden reflections that seem to glide beneath the surface like the gaze of a feline. A symbol of protection, courage and discernment, this stone has been used since ancient times as a talisman against the evil eye and hostile energies. Its appearance evokes strength, concentration and prudence - the very qualities of the tiger it represents.

GEM TYPE
PSEUDOMORPHIC QUARTZ
FAMILY
QUARTZ
COLOR(S)
GOLDEN, BROWN, HONEY YELLOW
MOHS SCALE
6.5 - 7

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

South Africa

Major deposit

India
Brazil
Madagascar
Australia
Namibia
The golden color of Tiger's Eye is due to the gradual transformation of iron-rich crocidolite fibers, replaced by quartz while retaining the fibrous structure. This phenomenon creates an optical effect known as shimmer.

A little history

In ancient Rome, Tiger's Eye was worn by soldiers as a talisman of courage and protection on the battlefield. In India, it was considered a divine eye capable of piercing illusions and warding off evil. More recently, it has been widely used in southern Africa in rituals of spiritual protection, and in Western esotericism as a stone of anchorage and discernment in times of confusion or transition.

LITHOTHERAPY

In serious lithotherapy, Tiger's Eye is recognized for its properties of protection, mental strength and clarity:

Active protection
It acts as an energetic mirror, sending negative energies back to their source.
Building confidence
It supports assertiveness and decision-making in complex situations.
Clarity of intent
It would help us to see beyond illusions, to stay the course despite external pressures.
Emotional balance
It brings inner stability, particularly in the face of fear or excessive stress.
Associated astrological signs
Leo, Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn.
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