mineral
Tiger's Eye
Silicon Dioxide with Crocidolite (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow-brown color with a characteristic silky luster, and a microcrystalline quartz structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, golden-brown to yellow-brown color with a characteristic silky luster, and a microcrystalline quartz structure.
Formation & geological history
Forms as a pseudomorph when quartz replaces fibrous crocidolite asbestos, typically found in metamorphic environments.
Uses & applications
Widely used for cabochons, beads, ornamental carvings, and holistic crystal healing.
Geological facts
Tiger's eye exhibits chatoyancy, an optical reflectance effect resembling the slit eye of a tiger.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive golden brown stripes and cat's-eye sheen; mined extensively in South Africa and Western Australia.
