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Amazonite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
4.6-4.76  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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