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Falcons Eye and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties >>
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Falcons Eye and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Falcons Eye and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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