Pectolite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Pectolite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Pectolite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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