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Microlite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
4.6-4.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Microlite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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