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Photo: Gold Tiger Eye |
Tiger Eye |
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Tiger Eye is Chalcedony which has pseudomorphed after Magnesioriebeckite (China) or Crocodilite (Africa). Chalcedony is cryptocrystalline Quartz. Chalcedony has many varieties including Agate, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Chrysoprase, Flint, Jasper, Onyx, Sardonyx and Tiger’s Eye; to name a few. Tiger Eye is rich in Crocodilite inclusions. Tiger Eye displays stunning chatoyancy and is used in the ornamental and jewellery trades. The colour of Tiger Eye is gold/yellow, red, blue and a rare banded green. Blue Tiger Eye is also known as Hawk Eye or Falcon Eye, when exhibiting the ‘eye’ marking. |
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Metaphysical Properties |
Video: Tiger Eye |
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Tiger Eye stimulates the base, sacral and solar plexus chakras. Tiger Eye is a stone of balance, finding the common ground between the polar opposites of any situation. Tiger Eye helps one remain centred and grounded whilst balancing ones physical and spiritual facets. Tiger Eye has been used to ward off the ‘evil eye’. Tiger Eye helps bring the discordant and dissonant into harmonious calmness. Tiger Eye releases issues of self criticism and low self esteem. Tiger Eye promotes strength and stamina, courage and passion for life. |
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Photo: Blue Tiger Eye |
Crystal Healing Uses |
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Tiger Eye has been used to treat disorders of the eyes. Tiger Eye lends support to the circulatory and endocrine systems. Tiger Eye may be useful in treating skeletal dysfunction. Tiger Eye can be used to treat disorders of the reproductive system. |
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Colour: |
gold, yellow, blue, red, green, black, brown |
Photo: Red Tiger Eye |
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Class: |
Silicate, microcrystalline |
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Group: |
Hexagonal |
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Formations: |
nodes in volcanic rock, banded masses and geodes |
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Localities: |
China, Africa, USA, Brazil, India, Myanmar |
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Chemical Composition: |
SiO2 |
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Hardness: |
6.5 to 7 |
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Lustre: |
vitreous, opaque |
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Cleavage: |
none |
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Varieties: |
Tiger Eye is an opaque variety of Chalcedony, which is a fibrous variety of Quartz. |
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Disclaimer: |
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All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner. |
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