Covellite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Covellite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.763.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Covellite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Titanite Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Covellite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.