Schorlomite and Covellite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Covellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.934.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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