mineral
Tiger's Eye
Silicon Dioxide (Quartz pseudomorph after crocidolite)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden to brown color, silky luster, hexagonal crystal system, and specific gravity around 2.64 to 2.71.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden to brown color, silky luster, hexagonal crystal system, and specific gravity around 2.64 to 2.71.
Formation & geological history
Formed when quartz gradually replaces the mineral crocidolite, preserving its fibrous structure during metamorphic processes.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and holistic crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
Tiger's eye exhibits chatoyancy, an optical reflectance effect that creates a moving band of light resembling a cat's eye.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct golden-brown stripes and silky chatoyant sheen; primarily mined in South Africa and Australia.
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