Covellite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.60-3.61
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Covellite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Covellite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.