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Falcons Eye
Falcons Eye

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Falcons Eye and Marcasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.644.80-4.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Falcons Eye and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Falcons Eye and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.