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Poldervaartite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Poldervaartite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Poldervaartite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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