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Covellite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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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.

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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.

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