Tigereye (also called Tiger's eye or Tiger eye) is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock that is a golden to red-brown colour,with a silky luster. A member of the quartz group,it is a classic example of pseudomorphous replacement by silica of fibrous crocidolite (blue asbestos). This particular Tiger Eye came from South Africa. Specimen Dimension: approximately 3 cm | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Schneider, Mark A. |
Bildgröße: | 4928 px × 3264 px |
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