Carletonite and Covellite Physical Properties

Carletonite

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

2.454.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Carletonite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite 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 Carletonite and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Carletonite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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