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Covellite and Sussexite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.30
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Covellite and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Covellite and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.