Black Tiger Eye Pendant

Black Tiger’s Eye, also known as Black Tiger Iron or Black Tiger’s Iron, is a striking variety of Tiger’s Eye, a member of the quartz family. It is characterized by its lustrous black color with distinctive bands of yellow-golden or brownish stripes, creating a captivating and unique appearance.

Properties and Characteristics of Black Tiger’s Eye:

1. Color and Banding: Black Tiger’s Eye displays a dark black base color with alternating bands of golden or brownish stripes. These bands are caused by the presence of minerals like limonite or iron oxide within the stone.
2. Chatoyancy: Like other varieties of Tiger’s Eye, Black Tiger’s Eye exhibits chatoyancy, which is an optical phenomenon that creates a glowing, moving band of light on its surface when viewed under a direct light source. This effect is often referred to as the “cat’s eye effect.”
3. Hardness: Black Tiger’s Eye has a Mohs hardness of 7, making it relatively durable and suitable for various types of jewelry.
4. Origins: Black Tiger’s Eye is sourced from different regions, including South Africa, Australia, Brazil, and India.