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Sanidine 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Covellite Specific Gravity

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