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Chrysocolla and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
4.12  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
none  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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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.

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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.

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