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Falcons Eye and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Falcons Eye and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Falcons Eye and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.