Ruby and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Ruby

Falcons Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.5 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ruby and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Ruby and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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