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Covellite and Rhodizite 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
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Covellite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Covellite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.