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Semi Precious Stone Tiger’s Eye

Tiger's Eye is the planetary stone for Gemini (May 21-Jun. 20) and is accepted gem for the ninth wedding anniversary.

Tiger's eye (tiger’s eye, tiger eye, tiger iron) is actually a member of the quartz group. It is one of the most chatoyant gemstones. Chiromancy exhibits a changeable silky luster as light is reflected within the thin parallel fibrous bands. This effect is due to the fibrous structure of the material. Tiger iron is composed of tiger's eye, red jasper and also black hematite. The rippled wavy bands of color often resemble a scenic view.

Historical Facts of Tiger's eye

Chemical Composition: Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Gemstone: Chatoyant

Density: 2.64 - 2.71

Luster: Silky

Color: Yellow- to red-brown

Ocurrence: South Africa, Australia, USA, Canada, China, Brazil, Namibia, India, Burma

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