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Tremolite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Tremolite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite 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 Tremolite and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Tremolite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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