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Kurnakovite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
4.6-4.76   

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

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Kurnakovite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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