Tiger's eye is a quartz variety with a golden-brown, chatoyant shimmer, traditionally associated with courage, confidence, and grounded focus. This hand-carved mushroom, about 2 inches tall, is a small display piece polished from natural tiger's eye. Quick facts Stone Tiger's Eye Composition Quartz (SiO₂) Hardness (Mohs) 7 Color Golden-brown with chatoyant shimmer Chakra Solar Plexus & Root Traditionally used for Courage, confidence, grounded focus Care / Water-safe Water-safe for a quick rinse; avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged soaking Meaning & history Tiger's eye is often called a stone of courage in crystal tradition, said to bridge the root chakra and solar plexus — grounding steady energy while supporting confidence and decision-making. The mushroom shape adds its own symbolism of growth and connection to natural cycles, and at 2 inches tall it's an easy size to tuck onto a shelf or desk. Browse more in our tiger's eye collection or see other small carvings in carvings. Carved figures like this one are a popular alternative to raw tumbled stones for anyone who likes a bit more shape and personality in their crystal collection. How to use it Keep it on a desk or altar as a small daily touchstone, or hold it briefly during a quiet moment when you want to feel more grounded and focused. It's sized to travel easily in a pocket or pouch if you'd like to carry it with you, making it an easy way to keep tiger's eye's traditional courage-and-focus associations close throughout the day. Some people also like pairing a small carving like this with other stones on a personal altar or grid. Care & cleansing Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Tiger's eye can handle a quick rinse, but avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged soaking, and store it on a soft surface to prevent chipping. Keeping it away from other harder or sharper stones in storage will also help preserve its polished finish, and a small dish or pouch works well for pocket carry. Frequently asked questions What is a tiger's eye mushroom carving? It's a decorative, symbolic piece — a small hand-carved mushroom in natural tiger's eye stone. It's not a health product or medical device. How big is it? About 2 inches tall. What does tiger's eye represent in crystal tradition? It's traditionally associated with courage, confidence, and grounded focus, linked to the solar plexus and root chakras. Is tiger's eye durable? Yes, at 7 on the Mohs hardness scale it's a fairly hard stone, though carved details can chip if dropped. Can I carry it with me? Yes — its small size makes it easy to carry in a pocket or pouch. Will mine look exactly like the photo? Natural banding and chatoyant shimmer vary piece to piece, so yours will be unique.