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Violane and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
4.6-4.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Violane and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Covellite chemical formula.

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Violane and Covellite Specific Gravity

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

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