Grade-A Tiger Iron Cabochons
Tiger iron is often mistaken for the mineral tigers eye, but they're not the same stone.
Tiger iron is a banded iron formation, but only material from Western Australia is correctly known as tiger iron.
Banded iron formations occur in rocks that date back 1.8 to 2.5 billion years.
In recent years tiger iron used for its healing properties has acquired the name Mugglestone.
These six tiger iron polished cabochon-style stones have been beautifully polished, which makes them incredibly tactile.
Having a vitreous lustre, they reflect light from almost every angle.
In ambient light, most exhibit chatoyance, some more than others.
In the dropdown menu, these stones are numbered 1 to 6, from left to right. 1 to 3 are in the back row, and 4 to 6 are in front.
Details
1. SOLD
2. 9.9g, 3.3 x 2.3 x 6cms £12.87
3. 9.0g 3 x 2.4 x 6.1cms £11.70
4. 4.8g, 2.2 x 4.5cms £6.24
5. 9.2g, 2.8 x 2.2 x 6.8cms £11.96
6. 9.4g 2.9 x 2.2 x 7cms £12.22
