Covellite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Covellite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.763.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Covellite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Covellite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.