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Parisite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Flexible   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42   
4.6-4.76   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Parisite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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