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Falcons Eye
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Falcons Eye and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.645.00-5.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Falcons Eye and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Falcons Eye and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.