Seraphinite and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Seraphinite and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Seraphinite and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.