Covellite and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Covellite and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Covellite and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.