Copper and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
2.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Cu
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.