Falcons Eye and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.56
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Falcons Eye and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Falcons Eye and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Falcons Eye and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.