# Tiger's eye

> Tiger's eye is a quartz with silky golden and brown bands (7 on Mohs) that give a moving sheen; durable and affordable for cabochons.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/tigers-eye/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-06-07
- Updated: 2026-06-07
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/ojo-de-tigre/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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Tiger's eye is a quartz with parallel fibers that reflect light in a moving band, an effect called chatoyancy. The golden and brown wavy tones recall the eye of a big cat.

## Properties

- **Composition:** quartz with crocidolite fibers replaced by silica.
- **Hardness:** 7 on the Mohs scale.
- **Color:** golden, brown and reddish; “hawk's eye” is blue-gray.
- **Origins:** South Africa, Australia, India and Brazil.
- **Treatments:** may be dyed or heated.

## Uses in jewelry

- Cabochons and beads.
- Signet rings and pendants.
- Men's and rustic jewelry.

## Pros and cons

### Advantages

- Durable and affordable.
- Striking optical effect.
- Warm color.

### Limitations

- Opaque; no crystalline sparkle.
- Dye may fade.
- Imitated with glass.

## Care and cleaning

- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap.
- Avoid intense heat.
- Store apart.

## See also

- [Gemstones in jewelry](https://www.711grados.com/en/gemstones-in-jewelry/)
- [Quartz and its varieties](https://www.711grados.com/en/quartz/)