Covellite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
None
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Covellite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Covellite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.