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Kyanite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties


Falcons Eye and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Kyanite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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

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