Hawks Eye

About Hawks Eye

A blue-gray variety of tigers eye, retaining the original blue crocidolite asbestos fibers before they are replaced by iron-stained silica. It displays the same chatoyant silky luster as golden tigers eye. It is found in South Africa. It is less common than golden tigers eye. The blue-gray color comes from unoxidized iron. It is sometimes called blue tigers eye. It is used in cabochons and beads. It is relatively inexpensive. It is popular in mens jewelry. It is a variety of microcrystalline quartz.