Tiger’s eye is a semi precious gemstone that derives its name from its appearance which resembles the eyes of the tiger. They are golden brown in colour with rich yellow and golden brown stripes. Red tiger eye which is created through heat treatment is also called as cherry tiger eye. It is also a very popular gemstone that displays chatoyancy (cat’s eye effect). This silky lusture gemstone belongs to the quartz family.
The main sources of the Tiger’s Eye gemstone are Australia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Germany, Namibia, Brazil, China, Myanmar, India and South Africa.
It has a hardness of 7 on the Moh’s scale and a refractive index of 1.544. It is used to design a number of jewellery accessories like rings, earrings, pendants and necklaces. They are a popular stones to be used as men’s rings and cufflinks. Stones with a light honey colour are especially popular. They are also used to carve small sculptures and tumble stones. Tiger eye jewellery adds beauty, elegance and sophistication to the personality of the wearer. They are suitable for both daily wear and special occasion.
Tiger’s Eye gemstone has been used as a protection from all forms of danger since ancient times. It is also said to enhance focus, determination and patience and bring clarity in mind.
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