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Villiaumite
Villiaumite

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Villiaumite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.794.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Villiaumite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Villiaumite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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