Tiger Eye Gold/Brown Rough - Per Kilo

One of the most popular stones, this mineral is a member of the quartz family known for its silky luster when polished. When the rock has a blue tint such as these stones, it is sometimes referred to as Hawk Eye. Sourced form South Africa. When cutting and polishing Tiger's Eye gemstones, skillful orientation to the fibrous structure must be applied to achieve the best chatoyancy*. Ideally the cut should be perfectly parallel to the length of the fibers to achieve fullest chatoyancy. Cat's eye effect in Tiger's Eye do exist, but are uncommon in perfect form due to the wavy nature of the fibers. Sold per kilo.

*Chatoyance is an optical phenomenon in which a band of reflected light, known as a "cat's-eye," moves just beneath the surface of a cabochon-cut gemstone.