Golden Tiger Eye – Classic Chatoyant Stone with Rich Golden Flash
Weight: Approx 24 lbs
Golden Tiger Eye is one of the most iconic lapidary materials in the world, prized for its silky chatoyancy and warm, golden hues. This classic variety of Tiger Eye has earned worldwide popularity for the way it reflects light in mesmerizing bands, giving it a living, almost liquid look when moved.
This stone is ideal for cutting into high-impact cabochons, beads, or display pieces. It takes an excellent polish and reveals even more depth and shimmer once worked. Whether you're a seasoned cutter or just getting into lapidary, Golden Tiger Eye delivers a rewarding cutting experience and a stunning final result.
As high-quality Tiger Eye becomes increasingly difficult to find, this material is a must-have for any serious rockhound or lapidary artist.
🪨 Product Features:
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Material: Natural Golden Tiger Eye
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Origin: Commonly sourced from South Africa
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Colors & Patterns: Flashy golden-brown with classic chatoyancy
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Optical Effect: Chatoyant shimmer that intensifies when cut
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Lapidary Use: Great for cabbing, takes a brilliant polish
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Note: May contain some natural fractures or variations
🌟 Why You'll Love It:
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Classic material loved by lapidarists worldwide
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Beautiful light-play effect that stands out when polished
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Easy to work and polishes to a glassy finish
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Ideal for jewelry, cabochons, or collectors
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Increasingly hard to find in good quality
Golden Tiger Eye is timeless for a reason. Its unique shimmer, rich color, and polishability make it a lapidary favorite that never goes out of style. Add this gorgeous material to your collection while supplies last!
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