Tiger Eye Quartz is used in cabochons and beads where it's lovely
tiger-like quality comes out best. Generally, you will not find faceted
tiger eye. This stone is often called "Tiger's Eye" or simply
"Tiger Eye".
Tiger Eye is black with iron oxide staining which gives it yellow and
golden brown stripes. It is a type of chatoyant quartz. Tiger Eye has a
hardness of 7.
Tiger Eye is often heat treated. This is permanent so no extra care
is required.
Where Tiger Eye is mined
The most important mine for Tiger Eye is in South Africa.
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