Description: Carved Tiger
Gemstone: Natural Pietersite
Country of Origin: Namibia
Long: 80 mm / 3.15 inch
Width: 25 mm / 0.98 inch
Height: 22 mm / 0.86 inch
Weight: 77 gms
Pietersite was discovered by Sid Pieters in 1962 while he was prospecting some farmland in Namibia, Africa. After his discovery, he registered the find in the mineral records of Britain. His discovery was published in 1964, and the material was named Pietersite. Pietersite is a trade name for a breccia aggregate made up mainly of Hawk's Eye and Tiger Eye. The distinctive shimmering gold streaks are what makes Pietersite so special, and is often accompanied by abstract swirls of color that liken it to an impressionistic oil painting.
Pietersite is a mix of blue and gold tiger's eye in quartz which has been folded and stressed in the Earth. It has the lovely iridescence of tiger's eye but not in structured bands, more in swirls and swathes.
Please note, these are natural crystals with lots of surface marks or chips or pits which adds to the character of the crystal. We do our best to capture them in the photo, but they may not show up properly. Please contact us prior to your purchase if you require more pictures.
We have only one piece in stock, so you will receive what you see in the pictures, thank you for your visit and please see our other products.
備註: 礦石乃天然產物, 有冰裂, 棉絮, 黑點屬正常, 只要沒有表面裂縫, 是行內公認可接受, 如追求完美者請考慮是否購買
Remark 1: Since the stone is natural, it must have natural defects such as inside craks, inclusion or spots, please consider before purchasing if you're looking for 100% perfect product
Remark 2: Overseas buyer please contact us by email cc@artsking.com.hk
