gemstone
Tiger's Eye
Silicon dioxide with crocidolite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown color with a chatoyant luster, trigonal crystal system, and specific gravity of 2.64-2.71.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown color with a chatoyant luster, trigonal crystal system, and specific gravity of 2.64-2.71.
Formation & geological history
Formed as a pseudomorph when quartz replaces the fibrous mineral crocidolite, typically occurring in metamorphic environments with hydrothermal activity.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and holistic wellness practices for grounding energy.
Geological facts
The characteristic silky reflection is known as chatoyancy, caused by parallel fibrous inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct golden-yellow to brown stripes and moving band of light; found predominantly in South Africa and Australia.
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