Crystal
Red Tiger's Eye
Also known as: Red Tiger Eye, Red Tigers Eye
Chakras: Root
Zodiac: Aries
Planets: Mars
Elements: Fire
Color: Red
Summary
Red Tiger's Eye is a red form of tiger's eye, a chatoyant quartz stone with a silky, shifting band of light; red stones are developed from golden tiger's eye by gentle heat treatment. In crystal tradition it is associated with the Root Chakra and is often used for courage, confidence, mental clarity and good luck.
Keywords
courage, confidence, mental clarity, creativity, good luck, prosperity
Spiritual meaning
In crystal tradition: Red Tiger's Eye is a stone of courage and good fortune, traditionally carried as a luck and money charm.
Emotional meaning
Often used to release insecurities and to find the courage to stand up for oneself.
Fun facts
Tiger's eye forms as quartz grows in parallel with fibers of an altered amphibole mineral, and the aligned fibers give the stone its silky band of light, called chatoyancy. Most red tiger's eye gets its color from gentle heating of the natural golden and brown stone.
Care and cleansing
Tiger's eye is hard (Mohs 6.5 to 7) and easy to care for. Wipe with a soft cloth; a polished stone can be rinsed briefly and dried.