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Covellite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Covellite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Covellite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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