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Falcons Eye

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Falcons Eye and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.644.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Falcons Eye and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Falcons Eye and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.