This listing is for a rough piece of Tigers Eye from Africa, 100% natural.  This is  a top quality, thick, solid piece with great color and flash.  It can be used for lapidary to make cabochons or as a display specimen.

Details:

• gemstone: Tigers Eye
• color: gold, yellow, brown
• dimensions: approx 4.5 × 5.5 × 1 inches
• weight: 2 pounds 8 ounces

The measurements provided are at the widest part and are close approximations.  The piece(s) shown in the pictures is what will be shipped to you.

Some pictures are taken with the stone wet while others are dry.  These are rough, not polished pieces.

Physical & Mineral Properties

• Composition: Formed primarily of silicon dioxide (quartz) intergrown with altered amphibole and limonite fibers.
• Mohs Hardness: Rates a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable for daily wear.
• Chatoyancy: The signature shifting light effect happens because parallel fibrous structures reflect light like a cat's eye.
• Colors: Typically golden-yellow, brown, reddish-brown, and blue (known as hawk's eye or blue tiger's eye).
• Major Localities: Commonly mined in South Africa (Northern Cape) and Western Australia.

This is what Kathy from FL had to say about our Tigers Eye rough: Beautiful slab! It looks just like the picture! I’m very happy with my purchase. I can’t wait to create something with it! Shipping was quick! I’m sure I’ll be back for more! Thank you! ☺️

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank You

Tim & Tonya Daniels

Safety Advisory (California Proposition 65):

While completely safe to display on a shelf or wear as finished pieces, many raw mineral specimens naturally contain toxic elements, heavy metals, or glass-like structures (such as copper, arsenic, lead, or silica). To ensure your safety, please follow these responsible ownership and lapidary protocols:

• Basic Handling: Always wash your hands immediately after touching raw minerals and never ingest minerals.

• Lapidary Safety: When cutting or drilling, always use specialized safety equipment, including wet-cutting machinery, proper ventilation, and appropriate respirators or masks to avoid inhaling toxic dust or fumes.

Key Safety Facts

• Everyday Wear: Finished pieces like rings, pendants, and bracelets are non-toxic and safe for skin contact.
• Cutting and Grinding Risk: The main danger occurs only when cutting, sawing, shaping, or polishing the raw stone, which can release hazardous asbestos dust into the air and requires proper respiratory protection.
• Not for Ingestion or Drinks: Using tiger's eye as a "whiskey stone" or putting it in consumable liquids is unsafe, as fluids or alcohol can potentially break down the stone or leach micro-inclusions.