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Red Tiger's Eye
Silicon dioxide with iron oxides, SiO2
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant red to reddish-brown color, silky luster, and a fibrous crystal structure exhibiting chatoyancy.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant red to reddish-brown color, silky luster, and a fibrous crystal structure exhibiting chatoyancy.
Formation & geological history
Formed as a pseudomorph of quartz replacing fibrous crocidolite through alteration and iron-oxide staining.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, beads, ornamental carvings, and holistic crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
Red tiger's eye is often artificially heat-treated or dyed from natural golden-brown tiger's eye to enhance its striking red hue.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its signature optical cat's-eye sheen shifting across the polished surface under direct light; sourced mainly from South Africa and Australia.
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