Tiger’s Eye
Tiger's eye is a variety of quartz that often displays chatoyancy, a silky sheen, and sometimes the phenomena known as "cat's eye." Photo by Randen Pederson. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Article: An Introduction to Gemology
Credit: Randen Pederson
Gemstone | Quartz, Tiger's Eye |
Natural or man made | Natural |
Gem State | Other |
Color | Brown |
Transparency | Opaque |
Photo phenomena | Chatoyancy |