Sinhalite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Sinhalite

Falcons Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.46-3.502.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Sinhalite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Sinhalite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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