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Green Tiger's Eye
Silicon dioxide with crocidolite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant green color with chatoyant sheen, silky luster, and trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant green color with chatoyant sheen, silky luster, and trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed as a pseudomorph of quartz replacing fibrous crocidolite asbestos through hydrothermal metasomatism.
Uses & applications
Widely used in beaded jewelry, ornamental carvings, and metaphysical applications.
Geological facts
Green tiger's eye is often artificially dyed from natural brown stones to achieve its vivid hue, though naturally occurring green varieties do exist.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct chatoyancy (cat-eye effect) and fibrous banding; commonly sourced from South Africa, Australia, and the USA.
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