Tiger Eye Rattlesnake

This tiger eye rattlesnake has it all! Not only is it a large and bright piece, but the color palette of the stone is a great match for the Southwestern style. Even if you're not into that décor style, this piece is perfect for the snake enthusiast and anyone who resonates with snake symbolism. An amazing amount of care and detail has been put into this beautiful carving. It is truly a piece of art! Add this incredible piece of gemstone décor to your living space today!

Size: Approx. 7.00 X 3.50 X 5.25", 1.352kg (2.98lbs.)

This tiger eye rattlesnake is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

Learn About Tiger Eye

Tiger eye is a chatoyant gemstone known for its golden to reddish-brown color and silky luster. It is formed through the alteration of crocidolite fibers within quartz, resulting in the characteristic banded appearance and shimmering effect known as chatoyancy. This process occurs through the replacement of crocidolite by silica, creating parallel fibers that reflect light in a unique way. Tiger eye is primarily mined in countries such as South Africa, Australia, India, and the United States. These regions are known for their deposits of the precursor mineral crocidolite, which undergoes transformation into tiger's eye through geological processes over time.

Blue tiger eye, also known as hawk's eye, is a rare variety of tiger eye that exhibits a blue-gray coloration instead of the traditional golden to reddish-brown hues. The blue color in hawk's eye is caused by the presence of iron within the mineral fibers, which undergo a process called pseudomorphism. This occurs when the original crocidolite fibers in tiger's eye are replaced by quartz during the formation process, resulting in the blue coloration. There is also red tiger eye that is sometimes heat treated, but it also occurs naturally. We hope to bring you more of these other types in the near future.

Snake Symbolism Throughout History

References:

• Wilkinson, R.H. (2003). The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Thames & Hudson.
• Ogden, D. (2013). Drakōn: Dragon Myth and Serpent Cult in the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds. Oxford University Press.

Tiger Eye Metaphysical Properties:

• Has solar energy and earthy energy, synthesizes energies of the Sun and Earth
• Encourages stability, grounding, practicality
• Brings peacefulness, eases sadness and increases optimism
• Enhances psychic abilities, especially in “earthy” people (e.g., the elements or astrological signs)
• Brings clarity and insight
• Balances yin/yang, hemispheres of the brain, increases perceptual awareness, especially with regard to the needs of the self and others
• Brotherly love for all, oneness with all
• Can enhance abundance and stabilize wealth
• Assists with issues of stubborn pride and internal mental battles
• Chakra Association: Solar Plexus, Root, Sacral, 3rd Eye
• Astrological Association: Capricorn, and some say Leo
• Numerical Vibration: 4, and some say 8

Chemical Composition:

• Silicon Dioxide- SiO₂

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Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.