Yellow or Golden Tigers Eye Specimens from Africa offered in bulk or wholesale! These are great hand specimens. This is rough or raw material.
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2 pound lot |
11 pound Lot |
33 pound lot |
| 1.25-1.75" (approx 15-19 pcs/pound) |
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| Palm Size (1/2 fist to fist size) |
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Golden tiger's eye rough specimens embody the majestic beauty and captivating allure of this unique gemstone. Found in its natural state, tiger's eye rough showcases a mesmerizing interplay of golden yellow and rich brown hues, reminiscent of the shimmering fur of its namesake, the tiger.
At first glance, golden tiger's eye rough may appear rugged and unrefined, with its surface often marked by irregularities and natural textures that speak to its origins deep within the earth. Yet, upon closer inspection, the true beauty of this gemstone begins to emerge.
The defining characteristic of golden tiger's eye is its chatoyancy, a remarkable optical phenomenon that gives the stone its distinctive sheen and depth. When light strikes the surface of the stone, it is reflected and refracted by parallel fibrous inclusions within the quartz matrix, creating a luminous band of light that appears to move and shimmer across the surface, much like the shifting stripes of a tiger's coat.
