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Covellite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Covellite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Covellite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.