Falcons Eye and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.80-4.15
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
perfect along [010] and [100]
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Falcons Eye and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Falcons Eye and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Falcons Eye and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Falcons Eye and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Falcons Eye and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Falcons Eye is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.