Orthoclase and Covellite Physical Properties

Orthoclase

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

2.54-2.614.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Orthoclase and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Orthoclase and Covellite Specific Gravity

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