Tiger Eye, known as Vyaghra Nayan in Hindi, is a chatoyant gemstone that displays a silky, golden-brown luster resembling a tiger’s eye. It belongs to the Quartz mineral family and is valued for its grounding, protective, and energizing properties. In Vedic astrology, Tiger Eye is associated with the planet Mars (Mangal) and is believed to bring courage, strength, prosperity, and protection to its wearer.
Color: Golden brown, yellow, reddish-brown with chatoyant sheen
Hardness: 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale
Sources: South Africa, India, Australia, USA
Planet: Mars (Mangal)