2 gold brown tigers eye tumbled stones / medium

**Tiger's Eye Stone: A Complete Guide**  
### **Overview**  
Tiger's Eye is a captivating gemstone known for its silky luster and striking bands of gold, brown, and sometimes red or blue hues. It belongs to the quartz family and exhibits a unique optical effect called *chatoyancy* (a cat's-eye shimmer), caused by parallel fibers of crocidolite (a type of asbestos) that have been replaced by silica over time.  
### **Key Properties**  
- **Color:** Golden yellow to reddish-brown, sometimes blue (Hawk's Eye)  
- **Hardness:** 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale (durable for jewelry)  
- **Luster:** Silky to vitreous  
- **Transparency:** Opaque  
- **Origin:** South Africa, Australia, India, Brazil, Namibia, USA  
### **Types of Tiger's Eye**  
1. **Golden Tiger's Eye** – Classic gold-brown with chatoyancy.  
2. **Red Tiger's Eye** (also called Ox Eye or Dragon's Eye) – Heat-treated to deepen red tones.  
3. **Blue Tiger's Eye** (Hawk's Eye) – Unoxidized, displaying blue-gray hues.  
4. **Tiger Iron** – A mix of tiger's eye, hematite, and red jasper in banded layers.  
### **Metaphysical & Healing Properties**  
Tiger's Eye is highly regarded in crystal healing and astrology:  
- **Balances emotions** – Promotes courage, confidence, and willpower.  
- **Protective stone** – Traditionally used to ward off the "evil eye."  
- **Manifestation & abundance** – Linked to the solar plexus chakra, aiding in personal power and wealth attraction.  
- **Grounding energy** – Helps with decision-making and reducing anxiety.  
### **Uses in Jewelry & Decor**  
- Commonly cut into cabochons, beads, or carved into ornamental objects.  
- Popular in bracelets, rings, and pendants for both style and spiritual benefits.  
### **Care & Cleansing**  
- Clean with mild soap and water; avoid harsh chemicals.  
- Recharge its energy by placing it under sunlight or moonlight.