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Covellite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76   
2.97   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

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

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Covellite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Covellite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.

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