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, silky luster, and a microcrystalline quartz crystal structure with fibrous cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow-brown color, silky luster, and a microcrystalline quartz crystal structure with fibrous cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed as a pseudomorph of quartz replacing the mineral crocidolite when silica-rich fluids permeate iron-rich blue asbestos.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and holistic healing practices for grounding and protection.
Geological facts
Tiger's eye exhibits chatoyancy, an optical reflectance effect resembling the slit eye of a tiger.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct golden-brown bands and silky cat's-eye shimmer; commonly mined in South Africa and Australia.
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