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Bytownite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bytownite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite 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 Bytownite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bytownite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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