mineral
Tiger's Eye
Silicon Dioxide with Crocidolite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale. Golden brown to yellow-brown color with a silky chatoyant luster. Crystal system is trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale. Golden brown to yellow-brown color with a silky chatoyant luster. Crystal system is trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).
Formation & geological history
Formed as a pseudomorph of quartz replacing the original mineral crocidolite via hydrothermal alteration over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, cabochons, carvings, and ornamental stone objects.
Geological facts
The characteristic chatoyancy or cat-eye effect is caused by parallel intergrown quartz crystals and altered amphibole fibers.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct golden stripes and silky reflection when moved in the light. Commonly found in South Africa and Western Australia.
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