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Langbeinite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Flexible   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
4.6-4.76   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
Not Available   

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

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Langbeinite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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