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Covellite and Ammolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.762.75-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Covellite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Covellite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.