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Tigereye Spheres, Wands, Etc.
Tiger eye is quartz that contains oriented fibres of crocidolite that have been replaced by silica. Tiger
eye displays "chatoyancy" (a vertical luminescent band like that of a cat's eye) . Tiger eye typically has lustrous alternating
yellow or brown bands. Tiger Eye is the anniversary gemstone for the 9th year of marriage. Roman soldiers wore
tiger's-eye for protection in battle. Tiger Eye was thought to be all seeing due to its appearance.
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Splendid little heart 42mm high and 44mm wide. Comes with acrylic stand in photo.
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