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Bloodstone 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bloodstone and Covellite Specific Gravity

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