Faustite and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
4.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Faustite and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Faustite and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.