Moissanite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Moissanite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Moissanite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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