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Covellite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.762.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Covellite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Covellite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.