Falcons Eye and Agate Opal Physical Properties

Falcons Eye and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Agate Opal 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 Falcons Eye and Agate Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Falcons Eye and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.