Thin section polarised light micrograph of tiger eye, a fibrous silicate mineral. The fibrous texture is a consequence of intense shear-forces exerted on this siliceous rock, forces that also account for the undulation of the fibrous mass. It is well known for it's silky, golden gloss (chatoyancy) and is a popular semi precious stone used in jewellery and all manner of trinkets. Field of view: 21 x 30 mm.

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Photo credit: © DIRK WIERSMA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: -, eye, fibrous, gemstone, gloss, golden, jewellery, light, metamorphic, micrograph, mineral, polarization, rock, section, shine, silica, silicate, silky, thin, tiger, trinket, trinkets