Raw bull's eye is a piece of strength frozen in quartz. In its natural form, this deep reddish-brown with silky, shimmering reflections has a warm, powerful presence that is immediately felt in the hand. It is the same optical phenomenon as tiger's eye, the chatoyancy created by the aligned crocidolite fibers within the quartz, but taken further by oxidation which transforms the yellow into red. This red is the red of heated earth, of oxidized iron, of inner fire. Bull's eye, tiger's eye, and hawk's eye are three states of the same stone: hawk's eye is the original blue-gray stage, tiger's eye is the intermediate yellow-brown stage, bull's eye is the final stage, transformed by heat. It is the stone that has gone through fire and emerged stronger.
In lithotherapy, raw bull's eye is considered the most powerful form of this stone of strength. The intact structure, with its oxidized crocidolite fibers, is believed to diffuse an energy of physical courage, raw vitality, and determination more directly than the polished version. Placed on a desk, it provides the strength to face challenges and hold firm in high-pressure situations. In a training space, it stimulates physical power and combativeness. Held in the hand before a decisive moment, it sends a surge of courage and determination that cuts through hesitation. Bull's eye works on the root chakra and the sacral chakra with channeled earthy fire energy. It is the stone for those who confront, who do not back down, who transform fear into action.
For maintenance, a rinse with clear water and recharging in the sun are sufficient. The sun is the most consistent recharging method for this stone born of fire and oxidation. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, raw bull's eye can be handled without special precautions.
