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Tigers Eye and Linarite 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
2.58-2.64
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tigers Eye and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye and Linarite 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 Tigers Eye and Linarite chemical formula.

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

Tigers Eye and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tigers Eye and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tigers Eye and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tigers Eye is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.