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Covellite and Chrysocolla 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
4.6-4.76
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Covellite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Covellite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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