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Covellite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6

Covellite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Covellite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.