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Shigaite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
4.6-4.76   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
Not Available   

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

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Shigaite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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