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Tiger Eye

Tiger’s eye is a variety of quartz with very fine, fibrous inclusions.  It is formed when the inclusions in hawk's eye (an opaque quartz aggregate with inclusions of crocidolite) become oxidized.  Properly cut it exhibits a lovely chatoyant effect (changeable luster).

Pietersite is a mix of blue and gold tiger's eye. It has the chatoyantcy of tiger's eye but in wonderful swirls.

Lore

Tiger's eye has been known and used since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians. 

Long associated with the eyes it is thought that possessing tiger's eye can enable one to see behind closed doors.   Medicinally, tiger's eye has seen use in the treatment of eye disease.  On a higher level it is supposed to allow one to see clearly, without illusion or obsession.

Tiger's eye is thought to bring peace and calmness to a person suffering emotional torment because it promotes clear thought and a positive attitude.

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