Chrysocolla and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.451.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-42-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chrysocolla and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chrysocolla and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.