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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

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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

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