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Topaz and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
87
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Topaz and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Topaz and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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