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Zircon and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zircon and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zircon and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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