mineral
Tiger's Eye Quartz
Silicon Dioxide with Crocidolite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow-brown color, silky luster, and a microcrystalline fibrous crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow-brown color, silky luster, and a microcrystalline fibrous crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed via pseudomorphosis, where quartz slowly replaces fibrous crocidolite asbestos over millions of years in hydrothermal environments.
Uses & applications
Widely used in cabochons, beads, decorative carvings, and metaphysical jewelry.
Geological facts
The characteristic chatoyancy or cat-eye effect is caused by the parallel arrangement of quartz fibers reflecting light.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive golden sheen and banded fibrous appearance; primarily mined in South Africa and Western Australia.
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