Microcline and Covellite Physical Properties

Microcline

Covellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.634.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Covellite Specific Gravity

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