Physical Characteristics: Amethyst is in the Quartz family with a hardness of 7. Color is due to trace amounts of iron and aluminum and some sort of irradiation.
Aventurine is a variety of Quartz/Feldspar (silicon dioxide) with inclusions of mica, hematite, and other minerals. Hardness of 7. Usually green, but varies according to the mixture of other minerals.
Tiger Eye is a metamorphic member of the Quartz family, a silicone dioxide mineral. Hardness of 7. Found in South Africa, India, Burma, Western Australia and the U.S.
Metaphysical Properties: Amethyst is a stone of protection and cleansing. It is a stone of royalty and therefore has been used as a prosperity stone. It is said to have been one of the stones of the breastplate of the High Priest of the Israelites.
Aventurine balances emotional, physical, and auric beings, and/or male/femail energies. Activates, clears, and protects the heart chakra. Often used as a prosperity stone.
Tiger Eye represents the energies of both the Sun and the Earth. It is a good grounding stone, and helps to bring a peaceful energy. When used by an "earthy" person it can enhance psychic abilities. It promotes intuition originating from the solar plexus chakra. It can help relieve the "blues", and can help one to become more practical. It helps to balance yin/yang energies. It can bring awareness of personal needs as well as the needs of others.
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