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Kainite and Covellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.154.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Covellite chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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