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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.454.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-44-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Chrysocolla and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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

Chrysocolla and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.