Adamite and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Adamite and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Covellite 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 Adamite and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Adamite and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.