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Tiger Eye
Gemstone · South Africa
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GEOLOGICAL REFERENCE REGIONSouth Africa
North West · Rustenburg
-25.67°, 27.24° · View on globe ↗What makes it distinct
Fiber replacement by silica creates a moving cat's-eye optical band.
Selection & use
Verify assembly, resin, backing and natural versus treated color.
Collector panels, bars and furniture
Architectural panels are assembled gem composites.
Geology & trade names
Silicified crocidolite from ancient banded iron formations
Tiger Eye