What Does a Tigers Eye Look Like

Tiger’s eyeColourgolden to red-brownMohs scale hardness6.5-7LusterSilkySpecific gravity2.64–2.71

How do I know if I have Tiger Eye?

Examine the stone for a glass-like luster. Tiger’s eye is formed from quartz, and quartz has this type of shine. Therefore, when you’re looking at tiger’s eye, it should look somewhat like glass when you hold up to the light. You might also see a silver-toned hue in the luster when you hold it under a light.

Is tiger's Eye valuable?

Tiger’s Eye Prices and Value Most Tiger’s eye gems are $0.10-$1.00 per carat. Specimens that show good chatoyancy or rich coloring can be between $1-$3 per carat. Tiger’s eye stones with exceedingly high quality or rare coloring, like blue and golden-brown specimens, can command much higher prices.