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Painite and Covellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.034.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Painite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Painite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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