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Red Tiger's Eye
Silicon dioxide with crocidolite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, deep red to reddish-brown color with chatoyant luster, microcrystalline quartz crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.64-2.71.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, deep red to reddish-brown color with chatoyant luster, microcrystalline quartz crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.64-2.71.
Formation & geological history
Formed through pseudomorphous replacement, where silica replaces original fibrous crocidolite asbestos over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used for fashioning into polished beads, cabochons for jewelry, and ornamental carvings.
Geological facts
The striking silky chatoyancy or cat's-eye effect is caused by the parallel alignment of microscopic mineral fibers.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive shimmering bands of reddish-brown light shifting across the surface; mined primarily in South Africa and Australia.
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