Beads - Tiger's Eye, Gold (Matte)

Description:

1 strand of gold tiger's eye beads with a matte finish. Each bead is 8mm in diameter.

The number of beads in each strand depends on millimeter and bead type. Here is a rough approximation of the number of beads included in round bead strands:

• 4mm: ~65-70 beads
• 6mm: ~55-60 beads
• 8mm: ~45-50 beads
• 10mm: ~35-40 beads

Rock/Mineral Info:

Tiger's eye is a type of quartz that displays chatoyancy, or "cat's eye" effect. Gold tiger's eye is the matured version of the crystal (by contrast, blue tiger's eye is relatively young). The mineral forms when crocidolite (a form of asbestos) is gradually replaced by quartz.

Chatoyancy occurs when parallel fibrous inclusions within the stone reflect and scatter light. This leads to the famous band of light moving back and forth as the viewer rotates the stone.

Metaphysical Properties:

Gold tiger's eye is associated with grounding, abundance, strength, courage, and empowerment. It is connected with the root, sacral, and solar plexus chakras, as well as the zodiac signs of Capricorn and Sagittarius.