{"product_id":"hawkeye-tiger-eye-slab-blue-chatoyant-flash-with-golden-band-contrast","title":"Hawkeye Tiger Eye Slab – Blue Chatoyant Flash with Golden Band Contrast","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eHawkeye Tiger Eye Slab – Blue Chatoyant Flash with Golden Band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eHawkeye Tiger Eye slab\u003c\/strong\u003e features rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eblue chatoyance\u003c\/strong\u003e and a brilliant \u003cstrong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"578\"\u003egolden band\u003c\/strong\u003e running directly through the center. The interplay between the deep blue hawkeye and golden tiger eye zones creates stunning contrast and visual flow—ideal for cutting cabs or showcasing as a natural display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Origin: \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eHawkeye Tiger Eye\u003c\/strong\u003e, 100% natural, from South Africa\u003cbr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eDimensions (Inches): ~6.3″ × 2″ × 0.24″\u003cbr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eWeight: ~4 oz (approximate)\u003cbr data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eUnique Characteristics: Blue chatoyant sheen, golden central band, strong color contrast, perfect for cabs or display\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e(You will receive the exact piece shown in photos.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eMaterial Overview, History, and Geology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eHawkeye Tiger Eye\u003c\/strong\u003e is the naturally \u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eblue variety of Tiger Eye\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its silky luster and bold chatoyance. Formed when \u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003ecrocidolite fibers\u003c\/strong\u003e are replaced by silica while retaining their fibrous structure, it exhibits a liquid-like shimmer that shifts with movement. When oxidation occurs, the blue hawkeye transitions into the golden tiger eye more commonly seen in jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eHigh-quality \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eHawkeye\u003c\/strong\u003e is becoming increasingly difficult to source, as most modern material shows mixed zones or dull coloration. The best specimens—like this slab—display deep blue tones with metallic gold flashes. It’s a collector’s favorite and a rewarding material for lapidary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eNatural Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003ecut, unpolished slab\u003c\/strong\u003e of natural Hawkeye Tiger Eye. Expect minor surface pits or natural fracture lines formed during its creation.\u003cbr data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003ePhotos:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos are taken \u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003ewet\u003c\/strong\u003e to highlight the natural chatoyance and color. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003efinal image is taken dry\u003c\/strong\u003e to show the stone’s unpolished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003e💎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eCollector’s Highlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eA premium \u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eHawkeye Tiger Eye slab\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent flash, golden contrast, and the perfect balance of color and texture—ready for your next masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45656748851434,"sku":"3624","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/20251005_125134_lapidarycentral.jpg?v=1759799563","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/hawkeye-tiger-eye-slab-blue-chatoyant-flash-with-golden-band-contrast","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}