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Lionskin tumbled

A species of Lionskin Stone

Tumbled lionskin tumbled is a dark-colored stone, typically brown or tan with darker, shimmering markings. The material used for this stone is currently mined only in South Africa and can be nicely polished. It is commonly sold in the form of tumbled stones.

General Info About Lionskin tumbled

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Physical Properties of Lionskin tumbled

Streak

White

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Chemical Properties of Lionskin tumbled

Formula

SiO₂

Elements listed

O, Si

Optical Properties of Lionskin tumbled

Refractive Index

1.544-1.553

Birefringence

0.009

Pleochroism

Weakly dichroic

Dispersion

0.013

Optical Character

Biaxial positive

Characteristics of Lionskin tumbled

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