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Despite their name, '''tiger irons''' cannot be used to make [[tiger]]s or [[iron]]. Rather, they are unremarkable low-value [[gem]]s found in [[sedimentary layer]]s.
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'''Tiger iron''' is an unremarkable low-value [[gem]] found in [[sedimentary layer]]s.
  
 
==In Real Life==
 
==In Real Life==
 
Tiger irons are related to the [[tigereye]] and [[cat's eye]] gems, where [[iron]] striations in the stone give the appearance of a tiger's stripes.
 
Tiger irons are related to the [[tigereye]] and [[cat's eye]] gems, where [[iron]] striations in the stone give the appearance of a tiger's stripes.
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Despite their name, tiger irons cannot be used to make [[tiger]]s or [[iron]], nor have they been documented removing tigers from wheels.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:43, 9 May 2024


Tiger iron
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Graphic
Cut tiger iron sprite.png
Uses
Location

Properties
  • Rough gem: Rough tiger iron sprite.png
Fire-safe Not magma-safe

Wikipedia article

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Tiger iron is an unremarkable low-value gem found in sedimentary layers.

In Real Life[edit]

Tiger irons are related to the tigereye and cat's eye gems, where iron striations in the stone give the appearance of a tiger's stripes.

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Despite their name, tiger irons cannot be used to make tigers or iron, nor have they been documented removing tigers from wheels.

Ornamental (2☼-15☼)
Agates
Feldspars
Jades
Jaspers
Opals
Quartzes
Tourmalines
Semi-Precious (20☼-30☼)
Beryls
Chrysoberyls
Garnets
Grossulars
Opals
Zircons
Tourmalines
Spinels
Precious (40☼)
Rare (60☼)
See also: DiamondOpalGlassPearlStone