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Diaspore and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.

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