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Covellite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.763.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Covellite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Covellite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.