Covellite and Microcline Physical Properties

Covellite

Microcline

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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

4.6-4.762.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Covellite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Covellite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.