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Falcons Eye
Falcons Eye

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Falcons Eye and Elbaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Falcons Eye and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Falcons Eye and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.