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Morganite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
4.6-4.76   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Morganite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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