TIGER'S EYE - CARVED STONE STAR

 

The Science

Tiger's eye is usually gold and brown with a silky luster and parallel, fibrous bands of color. Tiger's eye is mined mainly in South Africa and western Australia. It is a pseudomorph, meaning that it forms when one mineral replaces another. Tiger's eye forms when silica replaces the fibers of crocidolite (a form of aesbestos) and takes on their crystalline structure. The result is Tiger's Eye's distinctive, fiber-optic-like sheen, known as chatoyancy.

The Story

Each of these tiger's eye stars is unique in its natural coloration and patterning. The item you receive will look similar to those shown in the photographs above. 

 

DETAILS

SKU: TE-S4099
Dimensions: ~1" L x 0.75" W x 0.5" D
Composition:Tiger's Eye
Origin: South Africa
Shipping Restrictions: None.