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Vanadinite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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