Covellite and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.48-3.60
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Covellite and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Covellite and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.