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Linarite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.352.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Linarite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Tigers Eye physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Linarite and Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Linarite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.