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Falcons Eye and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Falcons Eye and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Falcons Eye and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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