A rough gemstone (also called a raw or uncut gemstone) simply refers to a gemstone that has not been cut and faceted.

Rough stones tend to carry with them a visceral + raw power, while tumbled stones lean towards a more gentle vibration. "Rough" is how these stones come out of the Earth. The shapes are organic, and they normally lack the lustrous glamour tumbled pieces have. Rough stones have typically passed through less hands and have experienced less processing than the tumbled, polished, cut, or faceted stones. 

TIGERS EYE
promotes harmony + equilibrium, strength, bravery, courage, removes negativity 

PROPERTIES: Tigers Eye aids in enhancing confidence and self-esteem. It energizes those who are feeling non-motivated or lethargic. It is believed that the Tigers Eye vigor helps its bearer to break free from the latches of sorrow and resentment and eventually pushes you to a shift in perspective. It is also very effective for those who feel like they are going nowhere.Tigers Eye can enhance balance within one's energy field, and allows one to open up to unconditional love. In terms of it being an 'eye stone,' healing from eye an infection, improvement of night vision, and even spiritual clarity, can all be achieved through working with tigers eye. Though it isn't primarily associated with the third eye chakra, it is known to be effective to heighten the gift of psychic vision.

ZODIAC: Capricorn, Leo
ELEMENT: Fire
CHAKRAS: Root, Sacral, + Solar Plexus