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Chlorastrolite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.54.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Granular
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorastrolite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorastrolite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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