Covellite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
Not Available
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
None
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu
Covellite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Covellite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.