Citrine and Falcons Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Citrine and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Falcons Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Citrine and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.