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Covellite and Sard Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.58-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Covellite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Covellite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.