Diamond and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
10
Not Available
Chemical Composition
C
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond and Covellite 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 Diamond and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.
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