Childrenite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Childrenite

Falcons Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.252.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Childrenite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Childrenite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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