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Gaspeite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
4.6-4.76   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Gaspeite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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