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Grossular Garnet and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.6   
4.6-4.76   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Grossular Garnet and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet and Covellite 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 Grossular Garnet and Covellite chemical formula.

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Grossular Garnet and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.

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