Citrine and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
4.6-4.76
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.