Falcons Eye and Zircon Physical Properties

Falcons Eye

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Falcons Eye and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Falcons Eye and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Falcons Eye and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.