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Purple Tiger's Eye
Silicon dioxide with crocidolite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant purple color from artificial dyeing, silky luster, and a distinct chatoyant optical effect known as cat's-eye sheen.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant purple color from artificial dyeing, silky luster, and a distinct chatoyant optical effect known as cat's-eye sheen.
Formation & geological history
Formed via pseudomorphous replacement where silica gradually replaces fibrous crocidolite asbestos, then commercially dyed purple.
Uses & applications
Widely used in beaded jewelry, ornamental carvings, and holistic crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
Natural tiger's eye is gold to brown; vibrant purple varieties are created through heat treatment and dye processes.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its chatoyant light reflection and polished spherical bead shape; commonly sourced from South Africa and Australia.
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