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Shattuckite
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Shattuckite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.152.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Shattuckite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Shattuckite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

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