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Hyacinth and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Hyacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
4.6-4.76   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hyacinth and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Covellite chemical formula.

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Hyacinth and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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