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Covellite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

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
4.6-4.763.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Covellite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Covellite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.