Sussexite and Covellite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Covellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Flexible

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.304.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Sussexite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Sussexite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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