Falcons Eye and Fire Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
1.97-2.22
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Falcons Eye and Fire Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Falcons Eye and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Falcons Eye and Fire Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.