Home
×

Covellite
Covellite

Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite



ADD
Compare
X
Covellite
X
Pyromorphite

Covellite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Covellite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Covellite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.