Covellite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Covellite

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.763.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Covellite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Covellite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.