Kurnakovite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-32-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Kurnakovite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Kurnakovite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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