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Covellite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Covellite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Covellite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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