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Covellite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76   
5.9   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3   

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Covellite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Covellite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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