Covellite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Covellite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Covellite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.