Covellite and Albite Physical Properties

Covellite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.762.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Covellite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Albite 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 Covellite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Covellite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.