Titanite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Titanite

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

3.48-3.602.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Titanite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

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

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Titanite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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