Anatase and Covellite Physical Properties

Anatase

Covellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.974.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Anatase and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Anatase and Covellite Specific Gravity

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