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Dumortierite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Dumortierite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Dumortierite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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