Blue quartz and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Flexible
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.6-4.76
  
Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
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CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Blue quartz and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Covellite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Blue quartz and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue quartz and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue quartz and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue quartz is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.