Falcons Eye and Augelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.70-2.75
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Falcons Eye and Augelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Falcons Eye and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Falcons Eye and Augelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.