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Kainite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-32-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Kainite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Chrysocolla 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 Kainite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Kainite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.