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Covellite and Biotite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.762.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Covellite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Covellite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.