Covellite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Covellite

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.76Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Covellite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Covellite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.