Description
Genuine Pocket Tiger Eye Angel – Natural Tiger’s Eye Crystal Carving
This Pocket Tiger Eye Angel is a genuine and carefully selected natural tiger’s eye crystal carving shaped into a detailed angel figurine. Compact and smooth to the touch, it fits comfortably in the hand or pocket and makes an eye-catching decorative piece. The photograph provided shows the exact specimen you will receive. Please refer to the images for full sizing and scale details.
This crystal includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming its genuine mineral composition.
Mineral Species & Scientific Classification
Tiger’s Eye is a chatoyant variety of quartz composed primarily of silicon dioxide.
Mineral Name: Quartz (Variety: Tiger’s Eye)
Chemical Formula: SiO₂
Mineral Group: Tectosilicate
Crystal System: Trigonal
Hardness: 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale
Lustre: Silky to vitreous when polished
Transparency: Opaque
Tiger’s eye forms through a pseudomorphic replacement process, where crocidolite (a fibrous blue amphibole) is gradually replaced by silica while retaining its fibrous structure. Iron oxide staining within the silica produces the characteristic golden-brown coloration.
The fibrous internal structure creates chatoyancy, an optical effect where a band of reflected light moves across the surface when the stone is tilted. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as the “cat’s eye” effect.
Geological Formation & Optical Effect
Tiger’s eye forms in metamorphic environments where silica-rich fluids permeate and replace fibrous amphibole minerals. The process involves:
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Original formation of crocidolite fibres
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Silicification through hydrothermal fluids
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Oxidation of iron content
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Preservation of fibrous texture
The preserved parallel fibre structure reflects light in a narrow band, creating the shimmering optical effect that defines tiger’s eye. Variations in iron concentration influence colour intensity, producing tones ranging from honey gold to deep brown.
This material is typically sourced from metamorphic rock formations where silica alteration has occurred on a large scale.
Carved Angel Form & Natural Features
This Pocket Tiger Eye Angel has been carved and polished to enhance the natural chatoyant effect and rich colour contrast.
Notable features may include:
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Golden-brown to deep bronze tones
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Distinct moving light band under illumination
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Smooth polished finish
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Visible fibrous internal structure
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Compact, hand-sized angel design
Each carving is unique due to natural variation in fibre alignment and mineral distribution. The angel shape adds decorative and symbolic appeal while preserving the natural optical properties of the stone.
No artificial colouring or enhancement is implied; the chatoyancy is a natural mineralogical feature.
Display, Gifting & Collectibility
Pocket-sized carvings are popular for their portability and aesthetic appeal. This tiger’s eye angel is suitable for:
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Mineral and crystal collections
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Decorative desk or shelf display
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Thoughtful symbolic gifts
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Religious or spiritual themed décor
In various traditions, tiger’s eye has been traditionally associated with confidence and focus in a symbolic or spiritual sense. This listing focuses strictly on mineralogical composition and visual characteristics.
The distinctive chatoyant banding ensures this piece stands out under both natural and artificial lighting.
Authenticity & Presentation
This Pocket Tiger Eye Angel has been carefully chosen for strong chatoyancy, rich colour and carving detail. The image shown is of the exact specimen you will receive.
Included with your purchase is a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming this is a genuine Tiger’s Eye crystal carving.
A beautifully polished example of fibrous silica replacement shaped into an elegant angel form, this authentic Pocket Tiger Eye Angel combines striking optical effect, geological interest and refined craftsmanship in one distinctive decorative specimen.
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