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Covellite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.763.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2

Covellite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Covellite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.