Polished Tiger's Eye sphere

Tiger's Eye is a chatoyant gemstone that forms when quartz replaces crocidolite fibers, creating its distinctive golden to reddish-brown bands and silky luster. This metamorphic rock has been prized since ancient times, with major deposits found in South Africa, Australia, and India. The stone's unique optical effect, called chatoyancy, resembles a cat's eye and results from parallel fibrous mineral inclusions. Tiger's Eye spheres are highly valued by crystal collectors, metaphysical practitioners, and interior designers for their mesmerizing optical properties and warm, earthy aesthetic. The polished spherical form maximizes the stone's chatoyant effect, allowing light to dance across its surface from all angles. Collectors appreciate these specimens for their natural beauty, geological significance, and the skill required to shape and polish them into perfect spheres without compromising the stone's distinctive banding patterns.