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Covellite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.763.62-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Covellite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Covellite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.