Covellite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Covellite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Covellite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.