{"product_id":"tiger-iron-heart","title":"Tiger Iron Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger iron is a natural banded rock combining tiger's eye, hematite, and red jasper\u003c\/strong\u003e traditionally associated with strength and vitality. This polished heart, about 1 inch across, showcases the three minerals' striking golden-brown, metallic-black, and red bands side by side — no two pieces are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiger iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural banded combination of tiger's eye (quartz), hematite (iron oxide), and red jasper (chalcedony)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (Mohs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~6-7 (varies slightly by band)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden-brown, metallic black, and red bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimarily Western Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChakra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot chakra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally used for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrength, courage, vitality, grounding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \/ Water-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrief rinse OK; avoid long soaks — wipe dry to protect the hematite band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger iron forms where bands of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tiger-eye\"\u003etiger's eye\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hematite\"\u003ehematite\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-jasper\"\u003ered jasper\u003c\/a\u003e deposit together, producing a single stone with the character of all three. In crystal tradition, this combination is thought to carry the strength of hematite, the confidence of tiger's eye, and the vitality of red jasper, often linked to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/root-chakra\"\u003eroot chakra\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people hold a tiger iron heart during a quiet moment, keep it on a desk or altar, or carry it in a pocket as a small grounding touchstone. Explore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hearts\"\u003ecrystal hearts\u003c\/a\u003e for other shapes and stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; cleansing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger iron is hard and durable, but since it contains hematite, avoid prolonged soaking — a quick rinse or a soft, dry cloth keeps the polish looking best. Keep it away from harsh chemicals. Each piece is natural and will vary slightly in color, pattern, and shape from the photos shown. Many people also cleanse crystal pieces symbolically with incense smoke; this is an optional tradition, not a technical requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is tiger iron and what is it used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiger iron is a natural banded rock combining tiger's eye, hematite, and red jasper in the same stone. In crystal tradition it's associated with strength, vitality, and grounding. This is a decorative piece, not a health product or medical device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this heart water-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quick rinse is fine, but avoid long soaks. The hematite band is an iron-bearing mineral, so extended water exposure isn't ideal for the polish over time — a soft, dry cloth is the safest way to clean it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs tiger iron safe to display in the sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, tiger iron is a hard, stable stone (roughly 6-7 on the Mohs scale) that holds its color well and isn't known to fade in light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I cleanse and charge it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people cleanse crystal pieces by smudging them briefly in incense smoke or resting them near selenite overnight. These are optional, symbolic practices rather than a requirement for the stone to \"work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell tiger iron is genuine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuine tiger iron shows distinct bands of golden-brown tiger's eye, dark metallic hematite, and red jasper running through the same piece — no two hearts are identical. If a stone shows only one uniform color with no banding, it likely isn't tiger iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pairs well with a tiger iron heart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiger iron pairs naturally with its own constituent stones. Explore more in our tiger's eye, hematite, and red jasper collections, or browse other carved hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is tiger iron and what is it used for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Tiger iron is a natural banded rock combining tiger's eye, hematite, and red jasper in the same stone. In crystal tradition it's associated with strength, vitality, and grounding. This is a decorative piece, not a health product or medical device.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this heart water-safe?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A quick rinse is fine, but avoid long soaks. 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