Falcons Eye and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Falcons Eye and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Falcons Eye and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Falcons Eye and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.