Tiger’s eye is a translucent variety of quartz, with a golden-yellow color. It exhibits a characteristic linear iridescence like a moving reflection. These lines retain the fibrous structure of crocidolite. It exhibits a characteristic linear iridescence like a moving reflection. This very characteristic optical effect is known by the French word chatoyancy, which means “cat’s eye” It symbolizes the union of the Earth with the Sun. is considered to promote decision-making and self-confidence.
There is a darker tiger’s eye variety called Hawk’s Eye, which is deep blue.