Albite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Albite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Falcons 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 Albite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Albite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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