Tiger Eye is generally opaque to slightly translucent, with its characteristic golden-brown to honey-brown color and a distinctive silky sheen. Its most attractive feature is chatoyancy, which creates a bright, moving band of light resembling a cat’s eye when the stone is viewed under light. The popularity of Tiger Eye comes from its warm golden appearance and striking natural optical effect. Since it is relatively affordable compared with many other gemstones, it is commonly worn in a larger size, particularly as a cabochon, bracelet, pendant, or ring. In traditional gemstone and astrological practices, Tiger Eye is associated with confidence, courage, focus, protection, and financial stability, and it is often recommended for people involved in business, trading, management, and decision-making.