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Agate and Covellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.644.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.