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Hawks Eye

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Hawks Eye and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Dilute acid

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hawks Eye and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hawks Eye and Aragonite 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 Hawks Eye and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hawks Eye- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hawks Eye and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hawks Eye and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hawks Eye and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hawks Eye is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.