Crystal Database

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Tiger Iron

Tiger Iron contains 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 Iron is a rock composed of bands of Hematite, Red Jasper and Chalcedony rich in Crocodilite inclusions. Tiger Iron displays stunning chatoyancy and is used in the ornamental and jewellery trades.

Metaphysical Properties

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Tiger Iron stimulates the base, sacral and solar plexus chakras. Tiger Iron grounds and protects whilst aligning the auric body with the physical. Tiger Iron instils the confidence, courage and strength to take control of ones reality; one cannot remain passive with Tiger Iron.

Tiger Iron facilitates artistic creativity, inspiration and manifestation.

Tiger Iron strengthens will power, and can be a useful aid to changing habitual patterns of behaviour.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Tiger Iron can be useful ion treating blood disorders and function.

Tiger Iron may help balance the endocrine system.

Tiger Iron assists in strengthening muscle tone.

Colour:

red, yellow, blue, black, brown

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Class:

Silicate, microcrystalline

Group:

Hexagonal

Formations:

nodes in volcanic rock, banded masses and geodes

Localities:

China, Africa, USA, Brazil, India, Myanmar

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂

Hardness:

6.5 to 7

Lustre:

vitreous, opaque

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Tiger Iron is an opaque variety of Chalcedony, which is a fibrous variety of Quartz.

Disclaimer:

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.