Zircon and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.