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Falcons Eye and Faustite 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
2.58-2.64
2.9
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Falcons Eye and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Falcons Eye and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.