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.
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.
Tiger’s Eye (Tiger Eye) is a stone of protection that is also very grounding. It enhances integrity, willpower, practicality and correct use of power. It is a stone that enhances good luck, and brings prosperity, often in the form of money. Tiger’s eye is also a very protective stone which is especially protective during travel. It can also help one see clearly without illusion. Tiger’s eye brings a special boost to the solar plexus chakra and to one’s personal power
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.
Tigers Eye, Blue (aka Hawk’s Eye)
Blue Tigers Eye, which is also known as Hawks Eye, enhances integrity of communication and practical communication. It can help find courage to recognize thoughts and ideas, and the willpower to carry them into the physical realm. Blue tigers eye can be used for protection, especially of the upper chakras. It is also said to bring good luck to one who wears or carries it. Blue tigers eye is associated primarily with the throat chakra. It also has the energies of the base Tiger Eye.
Tigers Eye, Red (Dragon’s Eye, Ox Eye) 
Red Tigers Eye (aka Dragon’s Eye or Ox Eye) brings energies of vibrance and vitality, and of enhancing integrity of self and can be very grounding. It can help one have the practicality and willpower to take care of oneself fully. It is a survival stone and helps with the correct use of power for survival in difficult times, and can bring vitality. It promotes energies of health and vibrancy of those who wear it. It is said to bring good luck. It also has the energetic properties of “regular” or golden Tiger Eye.
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.
