1kg Rough Red Tiger Eye – Ideal for Tumbling

A vibrant, iron‑rich Red Tiger Eye rough mix with deep mahogany reds, silky chatoyant bands, and natural earthy contrast. This 1kg lot is perfect for tumblers, hobbyists, and lapidary beginners who want bold colour and a strong final polish.

What You’ll Receive

• 1kg mixed‑size rough pieces (approx. 20–50mm)

• Natural red‑brown tones with classic Tiger Eye shimmer

• Hardness 6.5–7, ideal for tumbling

• Durable material that takes a glossy, reflective finish

• Ethically sourced rough, unheated and unpolished

Why It’s Great for Tumbling

Red Tiger Eye shapes well, holds edges without fracturing, and reveals rich chatoyancy after the final polish. Works beautifully in mixed loads with other quartz family stones of similar hardness.

Perfect For

• Tumbling and polishing

• Lapidary beginners and experienced hobbyists

• Crafting, wire‑wrapping, and decorative bowls

• Energy and metaphysical collections

Short Tumbling Guide – Red Tiger Eye (Quartz 6.5–7)

🔧 Stage 1 — Coarse (F80 grit)

• Barrel ¾ full

• Run 7–10 days

• Smooth edges and remove pits

🔧 Stage 2 — Medium (F220 grit)

• Clean barrel + stones

• Run 5–7 days

• Refines shape and scratches

🔧 Stage 3 — Fine (F400 grit)

• Full clean again

• Run 5–7 days

• Creates a matte pre‑polish

✨ Stage 4 — Polish ( pumice powder or F1200 aluminium oxide)

• Thorough clean

• Run 7 days

• High gloss + chatoyancy

🫧 Optional Burnish

• Warm water + soap flakes

• Run 2–4 hours

• Removes residue and boosts shine