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Turquoise and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.904.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Covellite Specific Gravity

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