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Vanadinite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
4.6-4.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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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