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Covellite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76   
2.44-2.62   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Covellite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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Covellite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.

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