Tiger's Eye is a chatoyant, semi-precious gemstone, a variety of quartz characterized by its golden-brown color and silky luster, caused by parallel fibers of crocidolite (a form of asbestos) that have been altered to quartz. Known as the "Stone of Courage," it is believed to enhance inner strength, confidence, and protection, and to bring clarity to a chaotic mind. The stone's name and appearance, with its banded, reflective shimmer, are likened to the eye of a tiger.
