Raw hawk's eye is a piece of pure vision. In its natural form, this deep blue-gray fibrous quartz reveals its silky shimmering reflections as soon as it is turned in the light. It is the same mineral as tiger's eye but in its original state, before oxidation transformed the blue of the crocidolite fibers into yellow-brown. To hold a raw hawk's eye in your hand is to hold the stone in its youth, in its primary form, when the blue is still intact. This anteriority is not anecdotal: it is the rarest stage of the shimmering eye family, unoxidized hawk's eye pockets being less common than tiger's eye in deposits. The main deposits are found in South Africa, Australia, India, and Myanmar.
In lithotherapy, raw hawk's eye is considered the most powerful form of this vision stone. The intact structure, with its crocidolite fibers in their original color, is believed to diffuse an energy of keen perception, strategic intuition, and panoramic vision more directly than the polished version. Placed on a desk, it sharpens discernment and helps to see situations in their entirety before acting. In a meditation space, it opens the third eye chakra with the acuity of a raptor that perceives hidden patterns and future movements. Held in the hand before an important decision, it clarifies perception and helps to decide with lucidity. It is the raw stone associated with raw tiger's eye (confidence) and raw bull's eye (strength) to form the most complete trio of vision, protection, and power in lithotherapy.
For maintenance, a rinse with clear water and recharging in moonlight or soft sunlight are sufficient. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, raw hawk's eye can be handled without any particular precaution.
