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Falcons Eye
Falcons Eye

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Falcons Eye and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

74-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Falcons Eye and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Falcons Eye and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.