Rhodolite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Rhodolite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rhodolite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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