Red Tigers' Eye Tumble

Red Tigers' Eye Tumble

Red tiger's eye, also known as ox-eye or bull's-eye, is a rare variety of tiger's eye gemstone. It is primarily found in South Africa, where it is formed through the alteration of crocidolite, a fibrous blue mineral, into quartz. This transformation is a result of heat and pressure during the rock-forming process.

The appearance of red tiger's eye is characterized by its reddish-brown to deep red color, often with bands of golden or yellowish chatoyancy, a phenomenon known as "shiller" or "cat's-eye effect." This chatoyancy gives the stone a striking and dynamic appearance, with bands of light that seem to move across the surface as the stone is rotated. Red tiger's eye is prized for its beauty and metaphysical properties, with some believing it to enhance vitality, passion, and motivation.