Chrysocolla and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Kyanite Cyprine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.453.55-3.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

none

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-44-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Chrysocolla and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.