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Falcons Eye and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Falcons Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Falcons Eye and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Falcons Eye and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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