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Covellite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Covellite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Covellite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.