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Ruby and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
4.6-4.76   

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

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ruby and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Covellite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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