Fuchsite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Fuchsite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fuchsite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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