What is Tiger Eye?
Tiger eye is a gemstone that belong to the quartz group of gemstones. It is
a chatoyant gemstone with golden-yellow or reddish brown color.The chatoyant
effect is due to the presence of silica
Ear Drops set with tiger eyes
Why are Tiger Eyes always cut en cabochon?
This is because the cabochon brings out the chatoyant effect beautifully.
Can Tiger Eyes be treated?
Yes, gentle heat treatment can give a reddish orange appearance to the tiger
eye.
Where are tiger eyes commonly found?
Tiger eyes are found in USA, South Africa, Canada, Burma, India and Namibia.
Is Tiger Eye a Wedding Anniversary Gemstone?
Yes. Tiger Eye is the gemstone for the 9th wedding anniverary.
What are the Metaphysical properties of Tiger Eye?
Tiger Eye protects (or is believed to protect) soldiers during warfare. The
Roman soldiers use to wear tiger eyes for protection.
Tiger eye relieves blood pressure and is good for kidney and heart diseases.
It is also used in psoriasis and bronchial asthma.
Tiger eye is also known to protect a traveller.
What is Hawk's Eye?
Hawk's eye is similar to tiger eye except that it is incompletely silicified.
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