Tiger's eye stone 5-10 mm

Tiger’s eye is a semi-precious stone that belongs to the quartz family. Tiger’s eye is a stone that has been valued since ancient times and is often used as jewelry. The name tiger’s eye comes from the similarity of the stone to a tiger or cat’s eye. Depending on the light, the stone can shimmer like a tiger’s eye. Tiger’s eye stone is quartz (silicon dioxide) with crocidolite additives, which gives it its shimmering property. Due to the mixing of iron hydroxide, this stone has an ochre color. The alternating stripes of different colors depend on the compounds found in each layer of iron in the mineral. Tiger’s eye stone is a powerful protective stone that helps protect against negative energies and brings courage and self-confidence. Tiger’s eye stone also contributes to inner peace and balance and helps relieve stress and anxiety.