Tiger eye with its bands resembles an eye of tiger, so it is received its name due to this similarity. 

 

Tiger eye is quartz that contains oriented fibres of crocidolite that have been replaced by silica. 

Tiger eye is displaying chatoyancy (a vertical luminescent band like that of a cat's eye) . Tiger eye typically has lustrous alternating yellow or brown bands.

 

Roman soldiers wore tiger's-eye for protection in battle. Tiger Eye was thought to be all seeing due to its appearance.

 

Tiger Eye is used for focusing the mind. It is said that Tiger Eye offers protection during travel, strengthens convictions and confidence. This very warm stone is beneficial for the weak and sick.