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Covellite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Covellite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Covellite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.