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Legrandite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Legrandite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Legrandite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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