Covellite and Celestine Physical Properties

Covellite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.763.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Covellite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Covellite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.