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Copper and Austinite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99994.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Hackly
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.54-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Copper and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Copper and Austinite Specific Gravity

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