Chalcopyrite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chalcopyrite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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