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Covellite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.764.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Covellite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Covellite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.