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Falcons Eye and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Falcons Eye and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Falcons Eye and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.