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Falcons Eye and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaMgSi2O6

Falcons Eye and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Falcons Eye and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.