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Tiger's Eye Bracelet with Lava Stone and Hematite
Silicified Crocidolite (SiO2 with Fe2O3)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7 on Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow-brown color with a characteristic chatoyant luster, trigonal crystal system, and specific gravity around 2.64-2.71.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 on Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow-brown color with a characteristic chatoyant luster, trigonal crystal system, and specific gravity around 2.64-2.71.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the pseudomorphous replacement of crocidolite asbestos by silica-rich solutions, typically found in metamorphic environments.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental jewelry, beaded bracelets, carvings, and holistic wellness practices.
Geological facts
The distinctive shimmering effect, known as chatoyancy, is caused by parallel intergrown quartz fibers and altered amphibole channels.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its silky, moving light reflection; primarily sourced from South Africa, Australia, and the USA.
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