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Falcons Eye and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
-  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Falcons Eye and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Falcons Eye and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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