Falcons Eye and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Falcons Eye and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Falcons Eye and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Falcons Eye and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.