Tiger’s Eye is a striking golden-brown gemstone known for its chatoyancy (cat’s eye effect). Tiger’s Eye is most commonly known for its golden-brown hue, but it also comes in red, blue, and multicolored variations, each carrying unique properties.
Physical Properties of Tiger’s Eye:
Color: Golden-brown with silky, shimmering bands (can also be red or blue).
Hardness: 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale
Formation: Created when blue crocidolite (a fibrous mineral) is replaced by quartz while retaining its fibrous structure, giving it a shimmering, chatoyant effect.
