Thick Tiger's Eye Vein
Collection
John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description
Large vein of Tiger's Rye with bands of golden color caused by Quartz pseudomorphs after fibrous rocidolite crystals with wavy,
chatoyant
reflections and luster. Large specimens like this have many lapidary uses for carving and jewelry.
Cut
15 x 6 x 8 cm.
Locality
Headwaters of the Orange River, Griqualand West, South Africa
Photograph
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