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Falcons Eye
Falcons Eye

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Falcons Eye and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.61-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Falcons Eye and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Falcons Eye and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.