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Agate and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
4.6-4.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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