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Jet and Covellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.19-1.354.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Jet and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Covellite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Jet and Covellite Specific Gravity

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