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Hawk's Eye

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Hawk's Eye

Also known as: Blue tiger's eye, falcon's eye

The blue-grey form of tiger's eye with a silky moving shimmer – a crystal lore stone of focus and insight.

  • ColourBlue-grey, Dark blue
  • Mineral groupQuartz (with crocidolite fibres)
  • ChemistrySiO₂
  • Hardness (Mohs)6.5–7
  • Crystal systemTrigonal
  • Where it's foundSouth Africa, Namibia
  • ChakraThroat, Third Eye
  • ZodiacCapricorn

What is Hawk's Eye?

Hawk's eye is the blue-grey form of tiger's eye. It contains fibres of crocidolite (a blue amphibole) enclosed in quartz; in golden tiger's eye the iron in these fibres has oxidised to brown, while in hawk's eye it keeps its original blue-grey colour. It shows the same silky moving band of light (chatoyancy) and comes mainly from South Africa.

Hawk's Eye astrology & birthstone

  • Zodiac signsCapricorn
  • Ruling planet—
  • ElementAir
  • Birthstone month—

Zodiac, planet and element links come from crystal-lore traditions and vary between authors. Birthstone months follow the American Gem Society list.

Hawk's Eye meaning & traditional properties

Hawk's eye is associated with focus, insight and protection in crystal traditions – seeing the bigger picture.

  • Focus
  • Insight
  • Protection

Traditional and metaphysical properties are shared for cultural and educational interest. Crystals are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

How to use Hawk's Eye

  • Carry hawk's eye when you need to focus.
  • Pair it with tiger's eye for balance.

How to care for Hawk's Eye

Durable. Clean with warm soapy water.

Shop Hawk's Eye

Hand-picked hawk's eye crystals and jewellery from our Paralimni workshop.

Rituals & pairings

Pair Hawk's Eye with a intuition & meditation ritual

A quiet meditation ritual for focus, intuition and clarity.

Traditionally paired with: Frankincense, myrrh, lotus or copal incense · A purple or white candle · Sage to clear the space

  • Clear the room with a little sage smoke and sit comfortably.
  • Light a purple or white candle and frankincense, lotus or copal incense.
  • Hold your crystal or rest it in front of you and breathe slowly for 5–10 minutes.
  • Note down any ideas or feelings that come up.

Safety: never leave candles, incense or smudge sticks burning unattended, keep them away from children, pets and anything flammable, and ventilate the room. Rituals are shared as tradition, not as a treatment.

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Hawk's Eye jewellery & pendulums

    Wear the energy of your favourite crystals every day – browse our handmade crystal jewellery and dowsing pendulums.

    Hawk's Eye FAQs

    What's the difference between hawk's eye and tiger's eye?

    Hawk's eye keeps its original blue-grey colour; in tiger's eye the iron has oxidised to gold-brown.

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