Sulfur and Covellite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Covellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Covellite Specific Gravity

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