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Covellite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76   
Not Available   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-5.5   

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

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Covellite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Covellite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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