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Amber and Covellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.104.6-4.76
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5Not Available
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Covellite Specific Gravity

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