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Chrysocolla and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
none   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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