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Austinite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.

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