Bull's eye South Africa A (rough stone)

The real bull's eye stone belongs to the quartzite family. It is composed of silicon dioxide and crocidolite (mineral rock also called asbestos), which gives it its fibrous appearance.

During the crystallization of the bull's eye, crocidolite, composed essentially of iron, integrates silica and hydrothermal solutions. Through the process of pseudomorphosis, crocidolite transforms and loses its toxicity.

It is possible to come across a bull's eye stone which is in fact a tiger's eye stone heated by human hands, in order to give it its incredible red and dark red colors.

However, the heating phenomenon can take place in nature. This bull's eye stone may result from a metamorphic transformation due to a modification of the physical and chemical elements of its geological environment. It evolved according to changes in pressure and temperature. It therefore naturally sports this beautiful red-brown color.

Thus, it seems that the bull's eye heated by man or heated in its natural environment presents the same virtues. This stone has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. In comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, 10 on this same scale.

The bull's eye stone owes its name to its shape and its reflections which can evoke the eye of a bull or an ox. Indeed, we can also find this stone under the name bull's eye. This stone is related to the Minotaur in Greek mythology.

The Minotaur is a monster with the body of a man and the head of a bull. He is locked by Minos in the labyrinth built by Daedalus in order to imprison him. Daedalus did not want the Minotaur to be discovered and he had to protect his labyrinth. Subsequently, the Minotaur will be killed by Theseus, hero of Attica, son of Poseidon and Aethra.

During archaeological excavations, bull's eye talismans were found. This stone served as protection for Roman soldiers. It made them stronger and gave them vitality and strength. It protected them from poisons, stings, venomous bites or even death.

In the Middle East, the bull's eye had a protective role against negative energies, curses and evil spirits.

In fact, eye type stones all have immense protective power and the ability to ward off bad luck.

Among the Indians, the bull's eye brought prosperity and abundance. According to Indian traditions, this stone could even prolong the life of its wearer. It also increased fertility. It is said that it was so powerful that it allowed one to enter into contact with the parallel world.

Nowadays, the quality of this gemstone attracts jewelers, who use it in making jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings. It is widely used in lithotherapy because of its energetic power.

The main deposits are located in South Africa, the United States, etc.

The bull's eye is a stone known for facing the difficulties of life. It gives the courage to get back up after a failure or a challenge. It allows a good analysis of the situations that arise.

It provides the ability to face various obstacles with strength and vigor. It is wise to offer this mineral to a person in suffering, following bereavement, separation or professional failure. His strength will help him keep moving forward.

This mineral is an anchoring stone. It increases conviction, assurance and self-confidence. It gives you the ability to make carefully considered decisions. The wearer of this mineral knows exactly where he is going. He is well grounded and keeps his feet on the ground. He has an iron mind and a more assertive character. It is a stone of stability, which allows you to stay grounded.

Having a bull's eye on yourself creates inner peace and serenity. It protects against harmful energies and negative judgments. It strengthens the will to succeed in achieving one’s goals. It provides the strength to fight to achieve positive results and rejects contrary opinions.

Furthermore, it is said that this stone has a mirror function. It acts as a shield against people who send negative energies. It makes the emitter of these energies aware of the consequences of their actions.