Gold Tiger's Eye | Polished Cut Base | India | 2-3"

Polished and cut rough Gold Tiger's Eye. Each specimen is approximately 2-3" and self-standing. Made in India.

Tiger’s eye is a chatoyant variety of quartz known for its silky luster and bands of golden to reddish-brown hues. Its unique shimmer, called chatoyancy, is caused by the parallel intergrowth of quartz and altered fibrous crocidolite (a type of asbestos). It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7, making it durable for jewelry and carvings. Major sources of tiger’s eye include South Africa, Australia, India, Namibia, and Brazil.

Localities: South Africa, Australia, India, Namibia, and Brazil

Rarity: Common

Hardness: 6.5 - 7

*Price is per individual piece unless noted. Due to the natural variations of each piece, please note that the actual item you receive may not appear exactly as pictured. Rest assured, however, that our dedicated team will do their best to hand-select the most attractive specimen(s) that we have in stock at the time of your order. Sizes and weights are always approximate.