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Covellite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Covellite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Covellite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.