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Tiger's Eye
Silicon Dioxide with Crocidolite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, distinct golden-brown to yellow-brown color with chatoyancy, silky luster, and a microcrystalline quartz structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, distinct golden-brown to yellow-brown color with chatoyancy, silky luster, and a microcrystalline quartz structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed as a pseudomorph of quartz replacing the mineral crocidolite through silica deposition over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and holistic healing practices.
Geological facts
The characteristic chatoyant effect is caused by parallel intergrowths of quartz crystals and altered amphibole fibers.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its fibrous golden sheen and banded appearance; commonly sourced from South Africa and Western Australia.
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