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Austinite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Austinite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Austinite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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