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Faustite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Faustite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Falcons Eye 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 Faustite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Faustite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.