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Covellite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Covellite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Covellite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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