Covellite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Covellite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Covellite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.