Brazilianite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Not Available
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brazilianite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brazilianite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.