Arfvedsonite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Arfvedsonite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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