Atacamite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Atacamite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite 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 Atacamite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Atacamite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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