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Rock Crystal

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Rock Crystal and Covellite Physical Properties

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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.654.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.5 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Rock Crystal and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Rock Crystal and Covellite Specific Gravity

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