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Covellite and Wood Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.761.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Covellite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Wood Opal 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 Wood Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Covellite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Wood Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Wood Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wood Opal is 1.98-2.50.