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Covellite and Gahnite Physical Properties

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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
4.6-4.76
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Covellite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Covellite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.