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Covellite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Not Available
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 Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

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

Covellite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.