Covellite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Covellite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.763.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Covellite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Clinozoisite 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 Covellite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Covellite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.