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ti′ger's-eye`

also tigereye



n.
a golden-brown chatoyant stone used for ornament, formed by the alteration of crocidolite, and consisting essentially of quartz colored by iron oxide.
[1890–95]
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Tigereye Minerals, 3726 Yuhas Ave., Helena, Montana, 603297943
Publisher: Modjaji Books: ISBN 978-1-920397-04-3 Tigereye Publishing: ISBN 978-99945-71-06-2
SC has one exterior color change - Costa Azul Mica replaces Tigereye Mica.
I first met Prosper Williams [see obituary in November-December 2005] in the summer of 1958, in Prieska, South Africa where I was buying tigereye. I had just driven down from South West Africa (now Namibia) after obtaining minerals from Tsumeb and Grootfontein.
Kim got his degree in geology at Oregon and joined the Marines, where he flew both Apache helicopters and six-wings, including the Tigereye. He spent 20 years in the Marine Corps, where he continued to run both as part of his conditioning and as a means to see the country wherever he was stationed.
Each globe has gemstones from all over the world including lapis, mother of pearl, amethyst, African jade, onyx, tigereye etc.
Lipstick shades include TigerEye, Sunstone, Rubellite and Hot Kiss, as well as a Pure Color gloss in Quartz.