Tiger Iron

`tI-g&r-"I-rn`

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General Gemstone Details

Tiger iron is composed of 2 billion year old sedimentary deposits comprise of chet or even tiger's eye, red jasper and black or silver gray hematite. The rippled wavy bands of color often resemble a scenic view in different pieces.

Although it is it's own gemstone with it's own properties, it is a combination of other stones, and is ultimately a member of the quartz family when followed down the family roots. It has been unearthed in England, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and the Lake Superior Region of the United States.

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7 with a trigonal crystal structure.

Tiger Iron...is it quartz, hematite, jasper or something all together different?

Stromatolites are laminated fossils formed by blue/green algae and sediment. The sediment sticks to the surface of the living algae, forming a type of crust. In turned, the algae grows through the sediment to form a new layer of living matter. A new film of sediment sticks to the algae and so on and so forth...the resulting structure looks like a mound, and in a cross section each layer can be seen.

Stromatolites are the most abundant fossils known from the Precambrian time. They are less common in the Palezic, perhaps just as snail like predators began to graze on the algae.

So, is Tiger Iron a Stromatolites? The determination is not definitive, and even the experts are not in agreement...the talk is that the folds could be of tectonic origin.

Tiger iron could easily be both BIF (banded Iron Formation) and Stromatolites in the sense that the layers were preserved due to the fact that they were trapped by mats of microbes living on the sea floor. In any case, the debate is still raging, but this does not diminish the metaphysical qualities of this fine stone!

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Mystical Properties:
As a banded mineral composed of tiger eye, red jasper and hematite, tiger iron stimulates the vitality and enhance the immune systems.

It strengthens force of will and courage and can be quickly utilized as a protective shield. This is an especially strong stone, that brings to mind the saying "Be careful what you wish for".... please use care when joining it with additional stones as it will surely amplify their properties as well!

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More Healing Information

Healing Properties:
Tiger Iron is considered an important healing gemstone as it combines the healing properties of Hematite (pain), Red Jasper (heart/circulation) and Tiger Eye, which stimulates energy production. In addition, it is considered a stable healing stone, which rarely needs cleansing.

When it is cleansed it should be discharged under running water and then recharged in sunlight for a few hours.

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Magical Properties:
Energy: Not Noted
Element: Not Noted
Powers: Not Noted

More information on this stone and it's uses in magic would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us at webmistress@shimmerlings.com Thank you.

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Zodiac:
Associations: Sun

Not a Traditional Birthstone for any Month

Not a stone linked to any particular star sign.

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More Chakra Info

More Kundalini Info

Chakra Classification:
Tiger Iron works well on all chakras, and combined with other gemstones, may in turn stimulate kundalini energy and help you to enjoy full development.

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.