Falcons Eye and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.28-3.32
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{101} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Falcons Eye and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Falcons Eye and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Falcons Eye and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.