Halite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Halite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Halite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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