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Inderite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.79
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Inderite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Inderite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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