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Covellite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.763.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Covellite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

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

Covellite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.