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Covellite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.6-4.763.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Covellite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Covellite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.