Tiger Eye

Keywords: Balance, discernment, vitality, strength, grounding

Element: Fire, Earth

Astrological Sign(s): Capricorn, Leo

Chakra(s): Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus

Chemical Formula: SiO₂

Tiger Eye is a multi- colored stone with bands of yellow and brown. A member of the Quartz family, Tiger Eye is known to energize and ground the physical body. This stone is thought to represent the Energy of the Sun, symbolizing vitality, mental clarity and intellect. This stone has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and is a stone of strength, stamina and courage. Tiger Eye is found in India, Australia and the USA, with the most significant deposit found in South Africa.