Covellite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
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
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.