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Covellite and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.61-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Covellite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Covellite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.