Covellite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Covellite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.765.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Covellite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Covellite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.