When we heard the name of the tiger’s eye stone, we all have a general idea about the appearance of the stone. However, we don’t know the properties of the tiger’s eye stone in detail. So the following part will satisfy you with the introduction about the properties in a row.
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Properties of tiger's eye
2010-08-18 08:15:18
Tiger’s eye is a form of chatoyant quartz found in Australia, Brazil, India and South Africa. Tiger’s eye has a variety of interesting properties, which is reflected in its composition, appearance as well as its meanings. Tiger’s eyes generally come in shades of brown, with some stones reflecting shades of blue, green and red. In this article, we will talk about the properties of tiger’s eye.
From the aspect of composition, tiger’s eye is made of silicon and oxygen. Also know as a pseudomorph, tiger’s eye is explained as the result of one mineral replacing another. The layers of quartz fibers make of the stone, and contribute to its layered appearance. On the other hand, it is the cutting process that reveals the fibers in the stone, thus creating the unique appearance.
As for the color of tiger’s eyes, most gemstone tend to be brown and yellow, sometimes with shades of red or gray. The brown color is the result from the oxidation process when the stone transform from crocidolite to quartz.
Some tiger’s eye stones are semi-translucent and allow some light to pass through it, while others are opaque and allow no light to pass through. When used to make jewelry, tiger’s eye looks its best in cabochon cut.
When it comes to the meaning of tiger’s eyes, some people believe that tiger’s eye make you see the world and can bring you good luck. It is also believed to protect the wearer from evil spirit and bring sober thought. Unlike other healing stones that have an impact on the body, tiger’s eye focuses on people’s mind.
In conclusion, tiger’s eye is a form of chatoyant quartz with layered appearance and brown-yellow shades; it is also a lucky stone with the healing effect on people’s mind.
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