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Chemical Composition:
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness on Mohs Scale:
7 Mohs Hardness
Color Varieties:
Brown with Yellow and Golden-Brown stripes or bands
Locality:
South Africa, Australia, the United States
Metaphysical Properties:
Tiger’s Eye is known as a stone of protection, balance, and grounding. It promotes feelings of courage, strength, confidence, emotional healing and well-being. It is believed to help one stay grounded and focused, and to provide a sense of balance and stability.
Tiger’s Eye is also useful for relieving stress, anxiety, and fear, while enhancing feelings of self-esteem and self-worth. It can also assist in releasing anger, and instilling integrity.
Associated Chakras:
Solar Plexus, Sacral, and Root
Zodiac Signs:
Capricorn and Leo
Scientific Information:
Tiger’s Eye is formed through the replacement of crocidolite fibers by silica, which creates the characteristic bands and stripes. Its crystals typically form in the trigonal crystal system.
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