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Sylvite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Flexible   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
4.6-4.76   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

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

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Sylvite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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