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Falcons Eye
Falcons Eye

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Falcons Eye and Fluorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaF2

Falcons Eye and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Falcons Eye and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.