Lionskin Stone
Lionskin
A variety of Quartz
Uncommon
What is Lionskin Stone?
Lionskin Stone is the name given to a rock that contains fragmented tiger's-eye and semi-transparent quartz. Sometimes tiger's-eye fragments occur in a breccia form while others are in veins, both show dramatic chatoyance.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.544-1.553
- Birefringence
- 0.009
- Pleochroism
- Weakly dichroic
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Lionskin Stone in powdered form can be toxic due to its Crocidolite Asbestos, Crystalline Silica content.
- ⚠️Physical Toxicity: Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials, but very fine dust containing quartz, known as respirable crystalline silicon (RCS), can cause serious and fatal lung disease. Lapidaries should exercise caution when cutting silica.
- ⚠️How to prevent the risks of Lionskin Stone?
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Tan, brown, yellow, white
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5 - 7
- Density
- 2.55 - 2.69 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Trigonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- O, Si
Also Known As
Lionskin StoneLionskin JasperLion Skin Stone
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