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Verdite and Covellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-3.04.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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