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Tiger Iron Crystal Mushroom | Broad Cap | South Africa
- A Grade
- 2.69 Pounds
- Polished
- South Africa
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Only 1 left in stock
In Short
This is an A-grade Tiger Iron crystal mushroom, carved in Zimbabwe from Northern Cape tiger iron. Tiger iron is a banded ironstone of golden tiger's eye, red jasper and metallic hematite, laid down in ancient iron formations. It stands 6.03 inches tall, 3.73 across, 2.69 pounds, Mohs 6 to 7, natural and untreated. It came from an existing collection, not new extraction.
Tiger Iron, Polished Crystals & Decor
The Piece
- Form
- Polished Crystals & Decor
- Size
- 6.03" H x 3.73" Dia
- Weight
- 2.69 Pounds
Quality
- Grade
- A · How We Grade
Provenance
- Region
- Northern CapeNorthern Cape tiger iron, carved in Zimbabwe
- Country
- South Africa
- Sourcing
- Artisan NetworkiPurchased through a known network of individual artisans or family mining teams. Each piece traces back to a named producer or workshop.Purchased through a known network of individual artisans or family mining teams. Each piece traces back to a named producer or workshop.Our Sourcing Standards
Where It Comes From
Northern Cape, South AfricaAbout This Tiger Iron
Tiger iron is not one mineral. It is a banded ironstone in which three materials sit together in folded layers: golden chatoyant tiger's eye, deep red jasper, and metallic gray hematite. The banding formed in ancient iron-rich sediments and was later folded, which is why the stripes curve rather than run straight.
The Northern Cape of South Africa is the principal world source of this material. Its Griqualand West banded iron formations produce the tiger's eye, jasper and hematite association together in the same rock, which is what makes tiger iron possible at all.
This mushroom was carved in Zimbabwe through an artisan network and reached us via an existing collection rather than new extraction.
Traditionally Used For
Tiger iron is worked with for drive and stamina, and it carries the associations of all three of its components: the focus of tiger's eye, the grounding of jasper, and the steadying weight of hematite. It is traditionally linked to the root and solar plexus chakras.
If that resonates, it suits a desk or a place where decisions get made.
These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
Traditional Associations
Offered as a starting point for your own practice.
- Fire
- Earth
Care and Use
Sensitivity Low. At Mohs 6 to 7 tiger iron is hard-wearing.Tiger Iron sits at 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, about as hard as glass, so it handles daily use but will scratch against harder stones. Keep chemical cleaners away from it; they can etch the surface.
Do
- Wipe With A Soft Cloth
- Quick Rinse Is Safe
- Dry Thoroughly, The Hematite Bands Can Mark If Left Wet
- Lift By The Stem And Cap Together
Avoid
- Chemical Cleaners
- Prolonged Soaking
- Knocking The Cap Edge
Questions Before You Buy
Is this the exact piece in the photos?
Yes. This listing is one piece, photographed individually. When it sells, it is gone.
What size is it?
It measures 6.03" H x 3.73" Dia and weighs 2.69 pounds.
What does A grade mean?
Grades reflect visual quality within a batch. A is standard, with typical inclusions. AA shows stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing. AAA is the top 10 to 15 percent of a batch. Every lot is inspected and graded by our team in Rockville, Maryland, not taken on the supplier’s word.
Where does it come from, and how do you know?
This lot is from Northern Cape, South Africa. It came to us through an artisan network, one of the sourcing models we publish and stand behind.
Inspected, sourced and guaranteed in Rockville, Maryland
By hand, every lot
Every lot is inspected and graded by our expert team before it is listed, not taken on the supplier's word. A on this listing means stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing than the batch average. Pieces that miss the mark never reach the shop.
How We GradeSourced through an artisan network
Purchased through a known network of individual artisans or family mining teams. Each piece traces back to a named producer or workshop. We say what we know and where our tracing stops.
Our Sourcing StandardsNatural stone, every time
Everything we sell is natural in origin: never synthetic, never dyed, never coated. Where a stone has been heated, irradiated or stabilized, which is common in the trade for some species, we say so on the listing. If a piece is not as described, return it within 90 days of delivery.
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