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Falcons Eye
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Falcons Eye and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
79-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Falcons Eye and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Falcons Eye and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.