Friedelite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.58-2.64
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Friedelite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Friedelite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.