{"product_id":"tiger-iron-palm-stones","title":"Tiger Iron Palm Stones","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d9057aa02edceec5-32\"\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eTiger Iron Palm Stones\u003c\/b\u003e offer collectors a remarkable look at a 2.5-billion-year-old Banded Iron Formation (BIF) originating from the stable cratonic margins of Western Australia. \u003cspan class=\"citation-53 citation-end-53\"\u003eThis complex metamorphic rock is a natural composite containing alternating, rhythmic layers of three distinct minerals: golden Tiger's Eye, deep red Jasper, and metallic silver-gray Hematite.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-52 citation-end-52\"\u003eThese stunning layers were deposited in ancient sedimentary basins during the Great Oxidation Event, when primitive cyanobacteria began producing Earth's earliest atmospheric oxygen, causing dissolved marine iron to oxidize and settle onto the primordial ocean floor.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d9057aa02edceec5-33\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51\"\u003eThe exquisite finish on these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51\"\u003eTiger Iron Palm Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51 citation-end-51\"\u003e highlights the contrasting lusters and textures inherent to each component mineral.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-50 citation-end-50\"\u003eThe Tiger's Eye layers exhibit a silky, chatoyant shimmer caused by the pseudomorphic replacement of fibrous crocidolite asbestos with microcrystalline quartz, which beautifully catches the light when rotated.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This golden glow splits up undulating bands of opaque, matte brick-red jasper and highly dense, submetallic hematite layers that give each piece a satisfyingly heavy, substantial weight in the hand. These palm stones have both a polished feel to them and in some cases, the bands will feel a touch unpolished as well\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_d9057aa02edceec5-34\"\u003eEach of our \u003cb\u003eTiger Iron Palm Stones\u003c\/b\u003e is contoured and smoothed into a sleek oval or round shape, making them ideal as high-contrast cabinet specimens, educational geology tools, or tactile handling pieces. \u003cspan class=\"citation-49 citation-end-49\"\u003eBecause this material possesses a high average Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 7, it is exceptionally durable and scratch-resistant, ensuring it retains its high-gloss sheen over decades of display.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e No two pieces share the same pattern or ratio of minerals; some showcase tightly compressed, razor-thin bands, while others display broad, sweeping waves of iron and silica, guaranteeing an entirely unique addition to your professional collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone choice is intuitively picked, however, if you see a specific stone you want, send me a message with a picture and i'll try to pick that one for you, if available!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Oasis Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53545112207639,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2300\/9559\/files\/EF6CF884-A58B-4027-BA20-DB4A0B6EC4FA.jpg?v=1781847775","url":"https:\/\/desertoasisminerals.com\/products\/tiger-iron-palm-stones","provider":"Desert Oasis Minerals LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}