History
- Falcon Eye is the blue-grey to blue-green version of Quartz. It belongs to the Quartz family of crystals. It is a type of macrocrystalline Quartz. Falcon Eye is initially a Crocidolite and later transforms into Quartz. Crocidolite is a fibrous blue mineral belonging to the Ribekite family (amphibole silicates). The transformation of Falcon Eye begins when Quartz slowly mixes in between the fibres of the Crocidolite, eventually replacing it completely and retaining its original shape. Falcon Eye is known for its cat-like optical effect, resembling the eye of a falcon. It is closely related to Tiger's Eye and Pietarsite, which have a similar effect. Tiger's Eye is actually formed from Falcon Eye. When the blue Crocidolite dissolves with Quartz, traces of Iron Oxide remain. Less Iron results in the blue colour of the Krokidolite. More Iron results in the brown colour of the Tiger's Eye. Pietarsite is an aggregate composed mainly of Falcon's Eye and Tiger's Eye. It has a rather chaotic swirling pattern which is formed during disintegration and later consolidates with the Quartz.
- Tiger's Eye actually arises from the Falcon Eye. During the pseudomorphic transformation process, materials containing more Iron Oxide are manifested in the brown Tiger's Eye. When oxidation and Iron are less, the colour tends to the original blue colour of Krokidolite.
- Cat's Eye is also called the Red Eye of the Tiger or the Eye of the Dragon. Its colour is brownish red. It has a trigonal crystal system. The glow that can be seen on the Cat's Eye is produced during its formation. The red colour is due to the degree of oxidation.
- Synonyms, old names, trade names: Blue Eye of the Tiger...
Medicinal * Metaphysical properties
- asthma, astral travel, spirituality, soul, phobias, headache, hyperactivity, hormones, spine, mental ability, migraines, calmness, thinking, negative energy, negativity, eyes, focus, obstacles, sinuses, happiness, fear, stress, tolerance, anxiety, third eye, mental ability, neck, protection...
** The healing and metaphysical properties of the stones listed are compiled from several different sources. The information is provided as a service only and not for the treatment of disease. Moirai does not guarantee the full validity of the information provided.
Features of the mineral
| Chemical composition | SiO2 |
| Colour | blue-grey, green-blue, blue-brown |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 |
| Density | 2.64-2.71 |
| Refractive index | 1.534-1.540 |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
Origin and sources of the mineral
- Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Korea, Burma, Namibia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand...
Care
- Falcon Eye can be quite sensitive to high pressure, high temperatures and harsh household chemicals and cleaning agents. Avoid exposing Hawkeye to bleach or sulphuric acid. Clean the Falcon Eye with warm soapy water. Wipe the stone with a soft cloth and make sure it is well rinsed to remove any soapy residue. It is best to store the stone jewellery and the stones themselves in a cloth-covered box or wrap them in a cloth separately from the others to prevent self-damage and possible scratches.
- It is advisable not to wear jewellery during major physical activities such as exercise or sports. Avoid spraying perfume and hairspray directly on your jewellery and stones.
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Horoscope
- Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Cancer
