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Covellite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76   
1.993   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Covellite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Covellite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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