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Copper and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.12  

Fracture
Hackly  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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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.

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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.

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