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Covellite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.763.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Covellite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Covellite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.