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Red Tiger Eye
Polished Red Tiger Eye Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled red tiger eye. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These red tigers eye gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Red Tigers Eye Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm) Stone Count: About 75 to 110 stones per pound From: South Africa
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
For sale are beautifully polished red tigers eye gemstones. These tumbled stones are sold in 4 ounce (113 gram), 8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a variety of jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
Please Note: The red color in these stones was produced by heat treating Gold Tigers Eye.
Red Tiger Eye Properties |
| Color |
Various shades of red-brown and black. |
| Hardness |
6.5 - 7 |
| Optical Properties |
Translucent to opaque. |
| Luster |
Vitreous - silky - chatoyant. |
| Cleavage |
None. Conchoidal fracture. |
| Crystal Properties |
Hexagonal. |
| Specific Gravity |
2.5 - 2.7 |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
Crocidolite replaced by quartz. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
Pseudomorph. The red color is produced by a gentle heat treatment of golden tiger eye. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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