Covellite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.50-3.53
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
111 (perfect in four directions)
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
10
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
C
Covellite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Covellite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.