Western Australia Tiger's eye matrix is a fascinating "combination" mineral whose origins date back over two billion years ago. When tectonic plates shifted to form the Australian continent, deposits of red jasper, chatoyant tiger's eye and black hematite were forced together under great pressure. The ancient ornamental gemstone, sometimes called tiger's eye matrix, is the fascinating product of these monumental geologic events. Because the physical properties of each of the three minerals differ so greatly, only an experienced lapidary has the ability to work this material.Suitable for use as a wall hanging, sofa table or hall table, this long slab shows excellent banding of hematite, red jasper and tiger's eye quartz. Measuring 80 x 23 3/4 x 1 1/4in
Western Australia Tiger's eye matrix is a fascinating "combination" mineral whose origins date back over two billion years ago. When tectonic plates shifted to form the Australian continent, deposits of red jasper, chatoyant tiger's eye and black hematite were forced together under great pressure. The ancient ornamental gemstone, sometimes called tiger's eye matrix, is the fascinating product of these monumental geologic events. Because the physical properties of each of the three minerals differ so greatly, only an experienced lapidary has the ability to work this material.Suitable for use as a wall hanging, sofa table or hall table, this long slab shows excellent banding of hematite, red jasper and tiger's eye quartz. Measuring 80 x 23 3/4 x 1 1/4in
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