Quartz family · Collection guide

Tiger's Eye

Identification clues

Turn it in the light and watch for a silky golden band that moves across the brown surface.

Mineral facts

The moving cat's-eye band is chatoyancy, produced by aligned fibrous inclusions within Quartz.

Care guidance

Finished pieces are suitable for normal handling. Do not cut, grind, or drill without professional dust control.

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Look a little closer

Try this observation.

Look for the direction of the golden fibres. With a specimen in hand, gently turn it under an ordinary light to see whether a bright band moves across the surface.

Traditional meanings & associations

Tiger's Eye is associated with courage, focus, practical decision-making, and protection.

These are cultural or spiritual associations, separate from mineral science. They are not demonstrated health or financial effects.