Tiger's eye ( tiger eye, tiger iron) is mined in Western Australia, South Africa, USA, Canada, India, Namibia, and Burma. It is is a member of the quartz group of chalcedonies that exhibits chatoyancy, a changeable silky luster resulting from light reflecting within the thin parallel fibrous bands within the mineral layers. Tiger's eye differs from Cat's Eye with respect to the configuration of the fibers; Tiger eye fibers are crumpled rather than straight.
Tiger iron is composed of tiger's eye, red jasper and black hematite. The rippled wavy bands of color often resemble a scenic view.
Marra Mamba is a form of tiger iron found in one area of Australia near Mount Brockman. It is a very rare type of tiger iron that contains shades of red, green, yellow, and blue. This area has been mined out for many years so very little of the "true" marra mamba is available today. It has a greenish cast with shades of brown, golden yellow, red and blue veining. Because the minerals in this stone are of varying hardness, it is difficult to polish without under cutting.
Tiger's Eye is the Planetary stone for Gemini (May 21-Jun. 20) and the accepted gem for the ninth wedding anniversary. Many legends about quartz say that wearing tiger's eye (which is a form of quartz) is beneficial for health and spiritual well being. Legend also says it is a psychic protector, great for business, and an aid to achieving clarity.
This mineral brings together the vibrations of sand and sunlight, fusing together the energies of the Sun and the Earth. It is helpful for those who must deal intelligently with scattered details needing order.
Tiger's Eye can help one to become more practical and discrete of mind. It further provides for balance of ying-yang energy and assists in the integration and balancing of both brain hemispheres.
(Astrological Signs of Capricorn)
Vibrates to the number 4
Tiger's Eye produces soothing vibrations, generating a calmness amid turmoil. It has been used in the treatment of disorders of the eye, the throat, reproductive system and diverticular constrictions. This mineral has also been used to strengthen the alignment on the spinal column and to facilitate the mending of bones.
