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Covellite and Lazulite Physical Properties

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
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Covellite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Covellite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.