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Covellite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Covellite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Covellite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.