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Amazonite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.574.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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