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Covellite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Covellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   

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Covellite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Covellite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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