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Covellite and Apatite Physical Properties

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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
4.6-4.76
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Covellite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Covellite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.