Tiger Eye Semi Precious Round Beads 8mm, 16"/40cm Strand

Tiger`s Eye is a variety of Chalcedony from the Quartz family, easily identifiable by its warm yellow gold to brown colour tones and silky lustre. With alternating golden honey and brown bands, tiger`s eye has a beautiful chatoyancy with the luminescent bands giving the stone a unique striped appearance. Tiger`s Eye has generally been known as the stone of protection, bringing good luck to the wearer, encouraging clear thinking and boosting courage. These beads measure approximately 8mm in diameter with a threading hole size of 1mm and are supplied as a 16" strand. Please note that due to the nature of the material, each strand is unique so colours and patterns will vary and natural inclusions are visible. Care: As with all gemstones, care must be taken. It is not advised to place tiger`s eye stones in an ultrasonic, steam cleaner or chemical cleaning solution. Tiger`s Eye can be easily cleaned with a warm soapy water mix and an untreated cloth. It is advised to avoid exposing tiger`s eye to prolonged periods of heat and light. 8mm Round Natural gemstone Hardness: 6.5 - 7 on the Mohs scale Thread hole size 1mm Healing properties: Protection, Good luck, Empowerment