Wavellite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Wavellite

Falcons Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.362.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Wavellite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael 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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Wavellite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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