Triplite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Triplite

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

3.85-3.942.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Triplite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Triplite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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