Covellite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
  
3.6
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Covellite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Tsavorite Garnet 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 Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
Covellite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.