×

Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet

Covellite
Covellite



ADD
Compare
X
Almandine Garnet
X
Covellite

Almandine Garnet and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.34.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None.
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Covellite Specific Gravity

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