Tiger's Eye (Quartz): South Africa (rough mass ~ 3 inches long; blue and red cabochons are dyed)
Tiger's Eye Value
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Tiger's Eye Information
| Data | Value |
| Name | Tiger's Eye |
| Is a Variety of | Quartz |
| Varieties | Falcon's Eye |
Crocidolite, (blue asbestos,) alters to quartz, but while retaining its fibrous structure. This material is frequently stained by iron, giving it a golden brown color. We know this material as tigers eye. Unstained pieces, retaining their original blue color, are called Hawk’s Eye. There are also pieces with both colors.
