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Biotite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties


Falcons Eye and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
-  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Biotite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

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Biotite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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

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