Covellite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Covellite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.766.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Covellite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Covellite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.