Tiger's Eye Heart

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

These hearts have been hand-carved by skilled artisans. Each heart contains beautiful natural variations.. We have many other crystal hearts available - collect them all!

 

DETAILS

SKU: MN-HT0013
Dimensions: ~1" L x 0.75" W x 0.5" D
Composition:Tiger's Eye
Origin: China
Shipping Restrictions: None.