TIGEREYE The only significant de posits of tigereye that have been found in the world are in South Africa Tigereye aptly gets its name from the golden brown color and chatoyant appearance of the mineral that reflects light like the eye ofa tiger. Tigereye was formed over a long period of time when the mineral crocidolite was replaced by the mineral quartz Crocidolite’s crystal structure is fibrous. It is composed of magnesium, iron, sodium and silica. The delicate fibers of crocidolite can easily be separated by hand. When silicasciehty solutions infiltrated the crystal fibers of crocidolite Under tie ground, quartz was deposited, taking the shape olay fibers of crocidolite. The golden color of tigereyewas eau by trace amounts of iron oxide. Tigereye is used fogimaling jewelry, carvings and other art objects: Origin Africa