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Ruby and Falcons Eye Physical Properties


Falcons Eye and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
-  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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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.

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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.

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