Tiger's eye stone is a semi-precious mineral that belongs to the "eye" stones. It is no coincidence that they received such a name: after processing, beautiful play of light makes the minerals look like the pupils of animals. Tiger's eye itself is a crystal with an iridescent pattern of golden color.
Value for man
From ancient times to the present day, the Tiger's Eye has been considered a talisman with powerful protective properties. The golden stone protects the owner from danger and evil intentions of ill-wishers and warns of danger, becoming heavier.
In addition, it strengthens and tones the body in general - well-being improves, strength and energy appear. A person becomes self-confident, easily makes important decisions, it is easier for him to communicate with people.
It is believed that the tiger's eye "gets used" to its owner, and if he treats him with respect and care, he will definitely help in all situations.
Origin and history
The most popular legend about the origin of these stones says that the mineral has a satanic origin, since its color is allegedly associated with the eyes of the devil.
The legend told that this stone appeared precisely in those days when, after the Flood, Satan was looking for his associates. Then the tiger's eye was created to attract people with its unusual glow, which made them evil and sinful.
He was worn by sorcerers and magicians, believing that he was able to significantly enhance their magical abilities.
When and where this stone was first discovered is unknown. Mentions of him are found in the history of various countries. Regardless of the continent, our ancestors considered the Tiger's Eye magical and endowed with great power.
For example, Indian shamans considered the stone a powerful amulet and called the stone of the local deity Shiva. It was worn by warriors - supposedly it becomes heavier if the owner is in danger.
Tibetan monks used the mineral to imitate eyes: they chose the right direction of overflows and inserted them into the eyes of sculptures in temples.
The soldiers of the great Roman Empire made engravings on the Eye of the Tiger and took them into battle with them - it was believed that the amulet gives courage and protects the fighter.
In the southern lands, in Africa and Australia, amulets were made from the Tiger's eye for tribal leaders. There, the stone meant the power and strength of the clan.
Place of Birth
This mineral is not rare. Known deposits of tiger's eye are: South Africa, India, USA, Australia, Myanmar. Large deposits are concentrated in the Urals, where the mineral is mined on the banks of the Moiva River.
However, the highest quality minerals are those that are mined in Ukraine near the city of Krivoy Rog at the Frunze mine. The tiger's eye stone mined there is distinguished by its golden brown color and a pronounced silky sheen. While usually it has an ocher color and a glassy sheen.
physical properties
The tiger's eye stone is quartz (silicon dioxide) that has inclusions of crocidolite, which gives it the property of iridescence. This stone has an ocher color due to impurities of iron hydroxide. The alternation of bands of different colors depends on the compounds in the composition of iron in each of the layers of the mineral.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Formula | SiO2 |
| Impurity | Fe2O3 |
| Hardness | 7 |
| Kink | Crustaceous |
| Syngonia | Trigonal |
| Cleavage | No |
| Brilliance | Silky |
| Transparency | Transparent around the edges |
| Color | Golden brown or golden yellow |
The stone has a fibrous structure, a glassy sheen, and a silky play of light on the surface. The fibrous structure of the stone is created thanks to the fibers of asbestos, goethite and limonite.
Varieties
Experts distinguish between two varieties of this stone.
Bulls-eye
In fact, this is the same stone, only it has been calcined. The stone darkens, becomes reddish and acquires a silky sheen.
Sometimes it is additionally treated with hydrochloric acid. The result is a beautiful "cat's eye" effect.
Hawkeye
The same blue-gray mineral. Such colors are obtained due to the smaller amount of iron impurities. It is found much less often than classical golden minerals, therefore it is valued more.
These varieties are the same mineral, just processed differently and with different impurities.
Beneficial effect on health
It is believed that the Tiger's eye has a general strengthening and tonic effect on the body. It strengthens the nervous system, helps to cope with insomnia, regulates pressure, relieves pain.
Tiger eye jewelry is recommended to be worn during recovery periods, for example, after operations or serious illnesses.
All "eye" stones have a good effect directly on the eyes. In this case, it is better to wear a stone near the problem area - earrings, beads, hair combs - so the healing properties will work best.
Tiger's eye is advised to be worn by girls who want children or are already pregnant. Its energy has a good effect on reproductive health.
Sun stone will save you from seasonal depressions. When the sun, warmth and bright colors are sorely lacking, the positive energy of the Tiger's Eye can support and remind you of the imminent arrival of spring and warmth.
The magical properties of the stone
The tiger's eye is considered a talisman with powerful protective properties. Decorations with it are well suited for public events or important meetings.
If the decoration suddenly becomes heavier - the stone "lets you know" about the danger, then your interlocutor wishes you harm or is hypocritical.
The amulet develops intuition in its owner - you will feel inwardly whether you are doing the right thing.
Wear Tiger Eye jewelry if you are starting something new: a project, a new job, a business. In this case, it is better to wear the stone without taking it off - then the magical properties of the stone will constantly support you.
Tiger's eye is a "predatory" stone. In its owner, it develops such properties as:
- courage;
- self-confidence;
- cold calculation and composure.
Iridescent stones help to focus and make important decisions - for this it is best to sort out the rosary from this mineral, but you can take beads or a bracelet.
Jealous and neurotic people gain self-confidence, become calmer and begin to trust their loved one more.
There is an opinion that the Tiger's eye promotes profit. People whose work is related to finance choose precious mineral table accessories - figurines, writing instruments and other decorative ornaments.
Talismans and charms
The tiger's eye is a powerful amulet in itself. It doesn't matter what form it is in. For women, it can be any jewelry: beads, bracelets, rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces and pendants.
For men, cufflinks or inserts in rings.
A lot of jewelry of different price categories is made from the Tiger's eye.
The frame for the stone is made both from cheap materials and from precious ones - gold and silver. Regardless of the frame, the Tiger Eye looks expensive and solid.
If you want help from a stone in a specific area, put the talisman closer to the chakras that are responsible for the problematic area of \uXNUMXb\uXNUMXblife.
In principle, it is believed that if there is no specific goal, it is better to wear the stone to the lower chakras.
Semi-precious stone is inexpensive, so they are often decorated with interior items and accessories. Beautifully shimmering in the light, jewelry will become a beautiful and powerful amulet for your home.
- If you carry a mineral in your wallet, it will attract wealth.
- A buried piece of mineral near the house will protect its inhabitants from negative energy.
- If a person wears this stone as a talisman, and someone wants to bring down negativity on him, then he will return to the sender.
- For women who wear this stone, it helps them become good housewives.
- The stone always attracts profitable acquaintances to the one who wears it.
Who is suitable for the Zodiac Sign
The best owners for the Tiger Eye are Virgo, Taurus, Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini. It helps these signs to discover potential, to believe in themselves, fills them with vital energy and strength. The golden tiger eye is great for those born from July 22 to August 21 - Leo.
But it is better to choose a bluish falcon for Capricorns and Aquarius - it will help them find peace of mind, better control their emotions and feelings.
In general, there are no special restrictions on the horoscope, any sign of the zodiac can wear this stone. The main thing is that a person should be active, curious, in constant motion and search.
It is ideal for explorers, scientists, students and travelers. But for calm people who do not like active movement, it is better not to wear the Tiger's Eye. Popular beliefs say that in such owners the stones are lost or cracked.
Table to whom the stone suits the most.
("+++" - the stone fits perfectly, "+" - can be worn, "-" - absolutely contraindicated):
| Zodiac sign | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aries | + |
| Taurus | — |
| Gemini | + |
| Cancer | + |
| a lion | + |
| Virgo | + + + |
| Scales | — |
| Scorpio | + |
| Sagittarius | + |
| Capricorn | + |
| Aquarius | + + + |
| Pisces | + |
What stones are combined with
- Combination with Jasper
- Combination with Charoite
- Combination with Malachite
If the Tiger-Hawkeye appeared among the jewelry recently, then it is better to temporarily remove all other stones. It is believed that it is alone that he will most of all fill the owner with energy. After some time, jewelry can be supplemented with other minerals.
For example, if you feel insecure and in constant anxiety, it is best to combine the "eye" stone with scapolite, rhodonite and vesuvian.
And if you want changes and more positive, you can combine the Tiger's eye with moldavite. They complement each other and create excellent energy.
The stone goes well with its closest "relatives" - quartz. Malachite, jasper or charoite will make a great pair.
Jewelry with a mineral and price
To create various types of tiger eye jewelry, cabochons are used, which are a round or oval, smooth and convex surface without cuts. Such a surface allows you to emphasize the aesthetics of an unusual stone that resembles the eye of a predator of the cat family.
With the use of this stone are made:
- Bracelets.
- Earrings.
- Necklace.
- Beads.
- Keyrings.
- Rings.
- Cufflinks.
- Pendants.
The greatest value for jewelry are those stones that have a small amount of black blotches and those where there are wide light stripes with a pronounced iridescent glow - iridescence. The wider the band with iridescence and the less black inclusions in the stone, the more expensive it is.
The stone is also used to create small crafts such as boxes, figurines, magic balls and so on. It is worth noting that a very high-quality, impeccable sample can be expensive, its price can be almost the same as that of diamond the same size. But such ideal examples are extremely rare.
It is interesting! The price of the product and the tiger's eye stone depends on the color scheme and on the presence of the number of light stripes. If the stone has black stripes, then its value becomes less. The cost also depends on the size of the mineral. A five-centimeter stone can cost as little as ten dollars.
Tiger's eye is a semi-precious stone, so the price is quite low. The average cost of large natural stones is about $ 10, but it can vary greatly depending on the color. The most expensive are gray-blue "falcon" eyes.
Jewelry sets not made of precious metals, which include earrings and a ring, can have a minimum cost of 7 euros, sets with beads and earrings - from 8 euros, brooches, depending on the size - from 3 euros, earrings - from 4 euros. Tiger eye sterling silver jewelry uses higher quality minerals and is therefore much more expensive.
How to wear stone products
In order for the amulet to work correctly and have the desired effect on its owner, you need to wear it correctly. It is necessary to select it based on whether it is suitable for the horoscope and type of activity.
For people of the creative profession, the tiger's eye fits very well. They can wear rings and earrings with this stone.
For those whose work is associated with danger and risk, the tiger's eye pendant will be the best amulet. This mineral has long been considered a protector of warriors. He protected them from dangers, endowed them with faith in victory, fearlessness and helped heal wounds.
It is believed that the power of this mineral lies in the energy of the Sun, it protects a person from enemies, as well as from damage and the evil eye. It is recommended to wear insecure people. The stone will help attract the right people into a person’s life and increase faith in one’s own strength.
It is known that this mineral has the ability to attract profit. It can help in solving financial problems and can significantly increase income. Therefore, it is recommended to wear it as a talisman for businessmen and people who are connected with finances, while the stone must be framed with precious metal.
Care of stone products
Tiger's eye is unpretentious in care. Due to its chemical composition, it does not lose its decorative characteristics when worn. Therefore, there are no special recommendations for caring for him. You can sometimes wash it with warm soapy water with a soft brush, and it is better to rinse it with cold water, followed by air drying.
It is recommended to periodically charge the mineral with sunlight, since this type of stone carries positive energy, which is doubled due to the energy of the sun's rays.
How to distinguish from fakes
Despite the low price, Tiger's Eye is often counterfeited. The cheapest fakes are made of plastic. Such a deception is easy to calculate by simply feeling the stone.
Some fakes made of glass are not easy to figure out both externally and to the touch. It's best to just buy jewelry from reputable stores and not be fooled by the low price.
Ask the seller for documents - good companies provide quality certificates for their products.
Interesting Facts
- Wearing the Tiger's Eye is recommended by… Nutritionists! According to doctors, it normalizes appetite and, in principle, reduces cravings for an unhealthy lifestyle.
- Despite the fact that this stone was never expensive or rare, in the Middle Ages it could only be worn by the nobility. People without aristocratic origins were forbidden even to simply own a golden stone.
- It is believed that the Tiger's Eye is "charged" by the sun. To increase the strength and energy of the stone, it must be "recharged" - left under bright sunlight.
