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Chrysoberyl 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
3.69-3.81
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Covellite Specific Gravity

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