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Covellite and Oligoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.62-2.67
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Covellite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Covellite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.