Tavorite and Covellite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Covellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.324.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Tavorite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Covellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Tavorite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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