mineral
Tiger's Eye
Silicon Dioxide with Crocidolite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow-brown color with a silky luster, trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow-brown color with a silky luster, trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed as a pseudomorph of quartz replacing the original mineral crocidolite through hydrothermal alteration.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, cabochons, decorative ornaments, and crystal healing.
Geological facts
It exhibits a distinctive chatoyant light reflection that resembles a cat's eye.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its golden stripes and silky sheen; commonly sourced from South Africa and Australia.
