Tigers Eye
Tiger's eye is a metamorphic rock, a semi-precious gemstone that is a type of quartz.
Colors It Comes In - Golden & Red-Brown
Fracture - Splintery
Shape - All kinds
Luster - Silky
Texture - Fibrous
Streak - Brown or Yellow
Locality -
South Africa: A primary source of tiger's eye, with commercial deposits in the country
Western Australia: Large reserves of tiger's eye can be found in this region
United States: Tiger's eye can be found in California and in the Lilly Pad Village near Blue Ridge, Georgia
Other countries: Tiger's eye can also be found in Australia, Burma, India, Namibia, Brazil, Canada, China, Korea, and Spain
Where It Can Be Found - Tiger's Eye is primarily found in South Africa, which is the largest producer of this gemstone.
Hardness On The Mohs Scale - 6.5 To 7 Out Of 10