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Covellite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Covellite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Covellite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.

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