Realgar and Falcons Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.56
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{010} Good
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Realgar and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Falcons Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Realgar and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.