Willemite and Covellite Physical Properties

Willemite

Covellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.89-4.184.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Willemite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Willemite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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