Falcons Eye and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Falcons Eye and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Falcons Eye and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Falcons Eye and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.