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Tiger Eye

Typical Origin South Africa, Australia, Namibia, India and the United States

Material Type Rock

MATERIAL OVERVIEW

The Material

Tiger Eye is a quartz-rich gemstone material known for golden, honey-brown, and deep brown fibrous bands that can produce a moving cat's-eye effect as the viewing angle changes. The strength and direction of this optical effect depend on the orientation of the material.

Curved polished surfaces can emphasize the moving light band and the contrast between darker and lighter fibres. The optical effect is angle-dependent and should not be expected to appear uniformly from every direction.

VISIBLE CHARACTER

Finished Material Character

See how natural banding, colour variation, and surface character remain visible after carving and polishing.

MATERIAL NOTES

Reference

Material Type: Rock
Typical Origin: South Africa, Australia, Namibia, India and the United States
Natural Variation: Expected from piece to piece

MATERIAL JOURNAL

Learn More About Tiger Eye

Continue with a deeper note on the material, its visible character, and what to look for in a finished carving.

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Tiger Eye: Chatoyancy, Fibrous Structure, and Carving

A collector-focused guide to Tiger Eye’s quartz-rich structure, directional chatoyancy, trade names, carving behavior, identification points and care.

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