Name: Raw Crystals (500 grams) - Tiger's Eye
Brand: AwGift
SKU: RCry-04
Price: 6011 HUF
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What causes the characteristic silky lustre of tiger's eye?

Accepted Answer

The play of light in tiger's eye is an optical phenomenon called chatoyance (cat's-eye effect), caused by parallel fibrous structures within the rock. In raw form this is less pronounced, but after polishing it reveals its full beauty.

Question 2

Is raw tiger's eye suitable for jewellery?

Accepted Answer

Raw tiger's eye is better suited for decorative or collection purposes. For jewellery making, polished (tumbled) tiger's eye stones are recommended, as they have a smoother surface and greater lustre.

Question 3

What other minerals can tiger's eye be combined with?

Accepted Answer

Tiger's eye's warm golden-brown tones combine well with other brownish or yellowish stones (e.g. jasper, citrine, yellow calcite), but also look striking in contrast with white, black, or grey stones (e.g. clear quartz, obsidian).