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Microcline and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
4.6-4.76
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
6-6.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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.