Vlasovite and Covellite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Covellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.974.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Vlasovite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Vlasovite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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