Tiger’s-eye is a chatoyant member of quartz used for both decorative and ornamental purposes throughout history. Chatoyancy manifests as a silky, wavy shimmer across the stone. Tigers eye quartz is made up of quartz with intergrown fibers of amphibole that were altered to golden or rusty-brown limonite. Hawks eye quartz the grayish blue variety of tiger’s-eye and its color is due to the presence of crocidolite fibers. Tiger’s eye is a golden-brown stone with chatoyance, which means that it has a silky sheen that resembles the eye of a tiger. It is said to promote courage, confidence, and strength. Uses: Tiger’s Eye Trees can be placed in your home or workplace as a reminder to stay grounded and centered.