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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-42.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Kainite 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 Chrysocolla and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.