Chlorapatite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chlorapatite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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