Carnelian 8x12mm Tube Simple Cut - 15-16 Inch Crown Pietersite is composed of Tiger

Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye

everything from colorless to black

A variety of Andalusite

and the chatoyancy of the tiger's eye can make it a very attractive stone on its own

It's soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light

Carnelian 8x12mm Tube Simple Cut - 15-16 Inch Crown Pietersite is composed of TigerCarnelian is a glassy, translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it the setting sun. Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone. Ancient warriors wore Carnelian for courage and power, and it has been used throughout history for various purposes, including to ward off illness and the Plague.