Tiger's eye: water, sunlight and care
Yes. Tiger's eye is safe in water, so a brief rinse under running water is fine. Dry it with a soft cloth. Sunlight is not suggested for any stone in Heptyx.
Tiger's eye at a glance
| What it is | Quartz containing crocidolite (asbestos) |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6.5–7 of 10 |
| Water | Safe in water. |
| Sunlight | No fading record in the sources. |
| Good to know | Cutting and sanding release asbestos dust; red tiger's eye is heated. |
How to care for Tiger's eye
- Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
- Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.
- Running water: Rinse briefly under running water and dry with a soft cloth.
- Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
- Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.
Tiger's eye in tradition
In crystal tradition, Tiger's eye is associated with the solar plexus chakra. This is a tradition, not a physical property, and Heptyx makes no health claims for any stone.
Stones linked to the same chakra
Questions
Is Tiger's eye safe in water?
Yes. Tiger's eye is safe in water, so a brief rinse under running water is fine. Dry it with a soft cloth.
Can Tiger's eye go in the sun?
Our sources have no fading record for Tiger's eye, but Heptyx does not suggest sunlight for any stone: a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
How hard is Tiger's eye?
Tiger's eye is 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- geology.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- crystals.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemselect.comAccessed 14 October 2026