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Staurolite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.82.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Staurolite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Staurolite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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