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Covellite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Covellite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Covellite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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