Siderite and Covellite Physical Properties

Siderite

Covellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.894.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Siderite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Siderite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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