{"product_id":"marra-mamba-tiger-eye-rare-polished-australian-specimen","title":"Marra Mamba Tiger Eye | Rare Polished Australian Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew minerals are as striking as Marra Mamba tiger eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarra Mamba tiger eye is a rare variety found only in the Hamersley Ranges of the Pilbara in Western Australia. Widely regarded as the finest tiger eye in the world, only a handful of deposits have yielded it. This polished slice shimmers with gold and green and a hint of red, its silky bands shifting as the light moves across them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slice measures 120 x 102 mm, about 5 mm thick, and weighs 185 grams. One face carries a mirror polish, revealing a seam of tiger eye threaded with streaks of magnetite and set against unusual black jasper, with no chips, cracks or faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarra Mamba tiger eye\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare variety found only in the Pilbara's Hamersley Ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidely regarded as the finest tiger eye\u003c\/strong\u003e — colour, movement and brilliance in one piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror-polished face\u003c\/strong\u003e — a seam of gold, green and a hint of red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 × 102 × 5 mm, 185 g\u003c\/strong\u003e — a flat, display-ready slice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnusual black jasper and magnetite streaks\u003c\/strong\u003e — a genuine collector's piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind, ethically and sustainably sourced\u003c\/strong\u003e — responsible collecting, care for Country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarra Mamba tiger eye is a standout, prized by collectors. Rare, distinctly Australian, and rich in the colour and movement, each piece is unique.This is a perfect piece for mineral collectors, admirers of our minerals gallery, and anyone seeking an authentic, out-of-the-ordinary décor piece or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every specimen we offer, this single, unique specimen is ethically and sustainably sourced, reflecting the Australian Museum's respect for the natural world and care for Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e120 × 102 × 5 mm, 185 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54450117312796,"sku":"MISLICE-3","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/3394\/6416\/files\/Marra-Mamba-Tiger-Eye-specimen-polished-face.jpg?v=1787096589","url":"https:\/\/shop.australian.museum\/products\/marra-mamba-tiger-eye-rare-polished-australian-specimen","provider":"Australian Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}