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Schultenite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
4.6-4.76   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Schultenite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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