Falcons Eye and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Falcons Eye and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Falcons Eye and Cuprite 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 Falcons Eye and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Falcons Eye and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.