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Quartz
Names like rock crystal, smoky quartz, amethyst, citrine
and rose quartz are few names for the same stone but
with different colors. The property of being transparent
unifies all these names. Characterized by its harness
this very nice stone present the beauty of transparency
and the high level of hardness at the same time. Many
varieties exist and admired as ornaments for its unusual
appeal, caused by many inclusions: like rutile or
tourmaline.
technical/details
SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide
Tiger Eye is black with
iron oxide staining which gives it yellow and golden
brown stripes. It is a type of chatoyant quartz.
Generally, you will not find faceted tiger eye. This
stone is often called "Tiger's Eye" or simply "Tiger
Eye".
Care and Treatment
Tiger Eye is often heat
treated. This is permanent so no extra care is required.
As with all gems, protect
topaz from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large
temperature changes (such as leaving it be a heater vent
or in a hot car).
Hardness
Tiger Eye has a hardness
of 7.
Specific Gravity: 2.65 -
2.66 |
