Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Tiger's Eye
Transvaal, South Africa
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Toxic
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| Origin Location |
Transvaal, South Africa |
| Description |
Fine specimens of uncut tigers eye from South Africa. |
| Luster |
Silky |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Chatoyant |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
Sheds Asbestos - Wear gloves/mask |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Small Cabinet |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Similarly Colored Minerals:
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Quartz / Plancheite Garnet var. Andradite Bauxite Gold / Silver / Copper Ore Rutile / Hematite Quartz |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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