This is a polished Tiger's Eye palm stone from South Africa, shaped into a smooth oval that sits comfortably in the hand. The stone weighs 0.4 lbs and measures 5 × 2 × 2 inches — a solid, hand-filling size.
Color runs from warm golden amber to honey-brown, with dark chocolate iron-oxide zones cutting across the banding. Chatoyancy is strong and active across multiple banding zones, shifting as the stone moves under light. The contrast between the warm gold and dark brown bands is above average for this material.
Tiger's Eye forms in a trigonal crystal system and owes its silky-to-vitreous luster and optical shimmer to parallel fibrous crocidolite replaced by quartz and iron oxides. South African Tiger's Eye is the benchmark source material for this optical effect.
Condition is mid-grade collector quality — no visible chips, cracks, or damage. The polish is even across the entire surface. A straightforward, well-made palm stone with reliable chatoyancy.
Specimen grade: Mid Grade. Origin: South Africa. Formation: polished palm stone. Sold as shown.
