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Sarcopside and Covellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Flexible

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.6-4.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Covellite Specific Gravity

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