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Covellite and Fuchsite 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
4.6-4.762.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Covellite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Covellite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.