Chrysoberyl and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
8.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.