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Aquamarine and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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