TIGER IRON
/MUGGLESTONE

(Western Australia)

A stone with banded layers of Tiger’s Eye, Hematite & Red Jasper. Tiger’s Eye is a variety of Quartz and a pseudomorph of Crocidolite. It forms when Crocidolite’s parallel amphibole fibers are replaced by silica. The parallel fibers create an optical property called “Chatoyancy” or “Cat’s Eye” effect, in which a band of light is reflected off of the parallel fibers of the stone. Hematite is a common iron oxide & Red Jasper is an opaque cryptocrystalline quartz. This is a very old stone which is estimated to have formed 2.2 billion years ago.

Associated with the root, sacral & solar plexus chakras, zodiac sign of Leo & vibrates to the number 7.

– Good for those who take on the feelings & emotions of others, like therapists, energy workers, social workers, etc.
– promotes vitality, energy, and stamina.
– Helpful to those who feel emotionally, mentally, or physically burned out.
– Courage and refuge in times of danger.
– Manifests ideas into reality, and gives personal strength in times of change.
– Great to use for creative solutions and ideas.
– Suggested for musicians, artists, actors, and writers.
– Supreme healing stone, encouraging the remembrance of perfection within the cells, and can be laid upon any affected areas to bring improvement.
– Relieves stress, helps heal fractures, soothes cramps and aching muscles.

Chemical Formula: SiO₂ Fe₂O₃
Shape: massive
Crystal System: trigonal, hexagonal
Color: golden yellow with bands of red and dark gray/silver
Luster: silky, hematite is metallic, jasper is waxy to dull.
Diaphaneity: opaque
Hardness: 6.5-7 Mohs
Cleavage: none
Fracture: conchoidal
Specific Gravity: 2.58-2.64 g/cm³ Refractive Index: 1.534-1.540