Tiger eye is a semi-precious stone; therefore, the price of the stone depends on the cut, clarity and the color of the stone. The best stone fetches the maximum price in the market. The price may vary between INR 1000 per carat to INR 5000 per carat. If you wish to buy Tiger Eye stone then you can shop online at astrokapoor.net. We’re the leaders in the gemstone industry and all our gemstones are certified by the reputed and authentic lab.
Identifying Tiger’s Eye
Tiger’s eye can be identified by its distinct golden brown color and it also exhibit chatoyancy. Like all quartz, it also exhibits relatively good hardness and durability (6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale). We can distinguish Tiger’s eye from similar hawk’s eye buy its brown color and lesser iron content.
Tiger’s Eye; Origin and Sources
Tiger’s eye can be found in many locations and we may find its source all around the world. The two most important sources are the Thailand and the Northern Cape province of South Africa. Other notable and precious deposits are Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Korea, Myanmar, Spain and USA.
Tiger’s Eye Mythology, Metaphysical Properties
Tiger’s eye belongs to the large family of quartz crystals and it is thought to be good for physical strength. It helps in improving the vision and also enhances the ability to focus on the needs of the wearer. Physically, it is often used for the problem which is associated to eyesight and neck problems. It is even used for sinus congestion and used for removing the allergies and infections due to cold.
It is believed as a stone of confidence and increasing the power of the eye. If you’re suffering from any mental illness, then wearing Tiger’s eye can help a lot to heal from the same.
Tiger’s Eye Gemstone and Jewelry
Tiger’s eye is actually quite rare in regard to worldwide distribution, but the sizable deposits are located in South Africa. Tiger’s eye is also quite durable like all other varieties of quartz gemstones. Tiger’s eye matrix is popularly used for jewelry and is perfectly suitable for making pendant, necklace and earrings.